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When Turtle Grew Feathers: A Folktale from the Choctaw Nation

When Turtle Grew Feathers: A Folktale from the Choctaw Nation

Schuett, Stacey
Tingle, Tim

Paperback

AnimalsFairy Tales & Folklore

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ISBN10: 1939160219
ISBN13: 9781939160218
Publisher: August House Publishers
Published: Jan 16 2013
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.20 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Finalist and Oklahoma Book Award Finalist

In this Choctaw variant of Aesop's fable The Tortoise and the Hare, master storyteller Tim Tingle reveals some unexpected twists and expands the cast of memorable characters to include a wild turkey, a colony of ants, and a cheering squad of Little Bitty Turtles.When Rabbit boastfully challenges Turtle to a race, he gets his comeuppance and Turtle gets a little assist from his winged friend, Turkey.

In the process, we learn why Turtle's shell is cracked and why you never see Rabbit racing Turtle today. The bold and vibrant illustrations capture not only the grasslands of the High Plains but also the demeanor of its animal inhabitants and the humor of the tale. This familiar Native American tale will teach readers the importance of caring, resourcefulness and respect.

Tim Tingle is an award-winning author, much sought-after storyteller, and an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. His great-great grandfather, John Carnes, walked the Trail of Tears in 1835, and passed-down memories of this family epic that fueled Tim's early interest in writing and storytelling. His award winning work ranges from award winning picture books like When Turtle Grew Feathers and Crossing Bok Chitto to his collection of Native American stories, Spirits Dark and Light to his YA novels like House of Purple Cedar.

August House Publishers offer free lesson plans for When Turtle Grew Feathers.

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