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Why the Turtle Walks So Slowly

Why the Turtle Walks So Slowly

Martín Denis, Sandra
Hernández, Arístides

Hardcover

AnimalsFairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction

Publisher Price: $17.95

ISBN10: 1478885408
ISBN13: 9781478885405
Publisher: Reycraft Books
Published: May 6 2025
Pages: 24
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.60 Width: 9.10 Depth: 11.60
Language: English
In this retelling of a traditional Cuban folktale, readers learn how Tortuga, and other turtles around the world, got their shells. Long ago, turtles did not have shells and were fast. In fact, Tortuga the turtle was one of the fastest runners in his village. But he was not quite as fast, or respected, as the leader of the village, Mabella. When Tortuga sees a sorcerer gift Mabella a mysterious, magical drum, he hatches a plan to steal it from her. But his jealousy will have disastrous consequences. Why the Turtle Walks so Slowly is the perfect introduction for young readers learning about folklore, with this story specifically from Cuba. Educators and parents are going to enjoy reading to young children as well as they become immersed in this specific culture's way of explaining real-world scenarios in a playful manner. In many cultures around the world, folktales have been passed down from generation to generation. After reading Why the Turtle Walks so Slowly, students can compare stories they've heard from their own past and see how different cultures from around the world explain life lessons to each other.

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