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The Foolish Tortoise

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 2,360 Ratings and 157 Reviews

Book Description
"The Foolish Tortoise" sheds his shell after deciding that he needs to move through the world more quickly. But, after a few scary encounters, he rediscovers the value of going slow and safe. Full-color illustrations.
Book Information
PublisherLittle Simon
BindingBoard book (13 editions)
Reading LevelBaby to Pre-K
# of Pages24
ISBN-100689820585
ISBN-13978-0689820588
Publication Date10/01/1998
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About Richard Buckley (Author) : Richard Buckley is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Richard Buckley include War and Peace in the Balkans, The Foolish Tortoise, The Greedy Python.
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About Eric Carle (Illustrator) : Eric Carle (born June 25, 1929) is a children's book author and illustrator, most famous for his book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has been translated into over 30 languages. Since The Very Hung... more
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3/5/2008 Terry Doherty said: "We loved the rhyming scheme and thought there was just enough adventure to keep our toddler interested. Sometimes yes
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