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The Foolish Tortoise

by Keith Nobbs, Richard Buckley, Eric Carle   |  Ages 0-5
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The Foolish Tortoise
The Foolish Tortoise

Tortoise learns value of home; Carle's vivid art.

If you gravitate towards stories that combine a meaningful lesson with enchanting visuals, "The Foolish Tortoise" is a charming pick. Eric Carle's distinctive collage illustrations bring warmth to this classic tale, making it a captivating read for children discovering the importance of self-acceptance and the comfort of home. Plus, the accompanying CD will keep the little ones engaged, bringing the story alive through audio.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Foolish Tortoise

by Keith Nobbs, Richard Buckley, Eric Carle   |  Ages 0-5
Compare to estimated retail price: S$18.02  

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ISBN: 9781442466388
Authors: Keith Nobbs, Richard Buckley, Eric Carle
Publisher: Little Simon
Date of Publication: 2013-03-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books
Related Topics: Animals, Classics, Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 2383 readers)

Description

The beloved story of The Foolish Tortoise, illustrated by Eric Carle, comes to life in this interactive book and CD package. The foolish tortoise is tired of being so slow. He decides that the easiest way for him to move faster is to get out of his heavy shell. The only problem is, once he leaves his home, he’s too scared to walk anywhere! This silly tortoise learns the hard way that there’s no place like home. Children and adults alike will enjoy this classic tale of self-discovery, whimsically illustrated by Eric Carle.
 

Tortoise learns value of home; Carle's vivid art.

If you gravitate towards stories that combine a meaningful lesson with enchanting visuals, "The Foolish Tortoise" is a charming pick. Eric Carle's distinctive collage illustrations bring warmth to this classic tale, making it a captivating read for children discovering the importance of self-acceptance and the comfort of home. Plus, the accompanying CD will keep the little ones engaged, bringing the story alive through audio.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.