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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011
The Talkative Tortoise
Part of the Traditional Tales with a Twist series
A tortoise's vanity leads to a cracked shell in this Himalayan folktale.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a Himalayan folktale, a talkative tortoise's vanity gets the better of him, leading to a life-changing lesson. When two geese offer him a chance to fly, he must keep silent to succeed. But can he resist the urge to speak and avoid a disastrous fall? Discover the tale of how a tortoise's shell became cracked, and explore the cultural wisdom woven into this timeless story. Will vanity or wisdom prevail in this captivating journey?
From the publisher
A talkative tortoise lets his vanity win out over common sense in this tale of why the tortoise has a cracked shell. This traditional Himalayan ‘Tale with a Twist’ is retold by poet, author and storyteller, Andrew Fusek Peters. Tales from around the world provide an insight into cultures other than our own.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
Themes & topics
The series
The Traditional Tales with a Twist series
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2011
- First published
- December 1, 2011
- Publisher
- Childs Play Intl
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781846434181
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