In "Turtle's Race with Beaver" by Jose Aruego, the story unfolds as Turtle challenges Beaver to a race. The confident Beaver, known for his speed and prowess, initially dismisses the seemingly slow Turtle, but Turtle is determined to prove that perseverance can triumph over raw talent. As the race begins, readers are taken through various obstacles and moments of teamwork, illustrating the importance of inner strength, friendship, and determination. In the end, the race teaches valuable lessons about believing in oneself and the significance of effort, reminding us that success is not solely measured by speed or strength. [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 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

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