When Turtle Grew Feathers
Sale price
$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

When Turtle Grew Feathers

Written by Tim Tingle · Illustrated by Stacey Schuett

Turtle's secret weapon in the race isn't speed—it's feathers.

3.9 Goodreads · 206 ratings
32 pages· 803 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 530L
$16.95Save 6%

In stock. Also at Amazon.

Bookroo's summary

In a Choctaw twist on the classic race, Turtle faces Rabbit with an unexpected ally: Turkey. As the race unfolds, it's not slow and steady that wins, but a clever strategy involving feathers. Can Turtle outsmart Rabbit and claim victory? Discover the surprising tactics that turn the tide in this legendary contest.

From the publisher

Maybe you think you know the story of the big race between Rabbit and Turtle. Think again! In this story from the Choctaw People, Tim Tingle shows that it was not being slow and steady that won Turtle the big race, it was those feathers!!!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
803
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
The author

More from Tim Tingle

Explore Tim's bookshelf
The illustrator

More from Stacey Schuett

Explore Stacey's bookshelf
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
114939
Publication
Published
December 21, 2006
Publisher
August House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780874837773
LCCN
2006026841
OCLC
71044437

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.