Turtle's Race with Beaver
No. of pages 32
Published: 2003
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"Turtle's Race with Beaver" is a delightful Native American folktale that tells the story of Turtle, who wants to prove that he is faster than Beaver, despite his slow reputation. When Beaver challenges Turtle to a race, the other animals gather to witness the event. Through clever strategy and unexpected teamwork, Turtle demonstrates that perseverance and creativity can lead to success. The story conveys important themes of determination, humility, and the celebration of one's unique strengths. Beautifully illustrated, it captures the essence of storytelling and cultural wisdom, making it a cherished read for children and families alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Dial Books .
JOSEPH BRUCHAC is a poet, storyteller, and author of more than sixty books for children and adults who has received many literary honors, including the American Book Award and the PEN Syndicated Fiction Award. He is of Abenaki and Slovak heritage, and lives in Greenfield Center, New York. Ariane Dewey and Jose Aruego have authored and illustrated more than sixty