Who Wants a Tortoise?
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 40
Published: 2016
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"Who Wants a Tortoise?" by Dave Keane is a charming children's book that tells the story of a young boy who desperately wants a pet. After a lot of consideration, he decides on a tortoise, thinking it's the perfect low-maintenance companion. However, the boy soon learns that his new pet requires more attention and care than he anticipated. Through whimsical illustrations and humorous twists, the story explores themes of responsibility, friendship, and the joy of caring for a pet, ultimately highlighting that love and commitment make even the most unexpected choices worthwhile. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers .
Kate DiCamillo is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Tale of Despereaux, which received a Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; and the bestselling Mercy Watson series. Kate DiCamillo lives in Minneapolis, USA. K. G. Campbell is the author-illustrator of Lester's Dreadful Sweaters. He grew up in Scotland and now lives in California.
Animals in literature
Pets in literature
Turtles in literature
Nature in literature
Friendship in literature