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The Turtle Who Wanted to Finish First: A gentle bedtime story about friendship, kindness, and learning to share for children ages 3-6
Paperback
Series: Big Steps for Little Adventurers
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 26 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What matters more-finishing first or sharing the journey with a friend?
Every year, Tina and Tito enter the Great Slow Race together. They walk, talk, laugh, and cross the finish line side by side. But this year, Tina wants to prove that she can reach the end before everyone else-and do it all on her own.
As Tina hurries along the forest trail, she passes singing frogs, a helpful snail, a stubborn rock, and a playful yellow butterfly. Yet the farther she travels without Tito, the quieter the path begins to feel.
Filled with gentle humor, expressive animal characters, and playful sounds, this illustrated story invites young readers to discover the importance of cooperation, empathy, helping others, and appreciating the friends who share our adventures.
Inside this book, families will find:
- 14 colorful illustrated scenes
- An engaging story for children ages 3-6
- Fun sound effects designed for reading aloud
- A relatable lesson about friendship and healthy competition
- A warm storytime experience for parents, grandparents, and young children
The Turtle Who Wanted to Finish First is a charming choice for family reading and a thoughtful gift for little readers who enjoy woodland animals, funny moments, and meaningful adventures.
Because sometimes the happiest way to reach a goal is side by side.
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