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Myrtle the Hurdler: And Her Pink and Purple Polka-Dotted Girdle

Average rating
5 out of 5
Based on 6 Ratings and 6 Reviews

Book Description
Meet Myrtle, a treat-craving, leisure-loving turtle. Her poor eating habits prompt her to wear a girdle to firm up her middle. But Myrtle decides to exchange her bad habits for good ones and it pays off when she competes in a track meet at Tortoise Elementary. This picture book, with delightful illustrations by Dave Messing, shows young readers the benefits of eating smart and exercising in a fun ... More
Book Information
PublisherFirst Page Publication
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100978507592
ISBN-13978-0978507596
Publication Date07/01/2005
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About Marybeth Dillon-butler (Author) : Marybeth Dillon-butler is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Marybeth Dillon-butler include Myrtle the Hurdler And Her Pink And Purple, Polka-dotted Girdle.
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About David Messing (Illustrator) : David Messing is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of David Messing include fill a bucket: a guide to daily happiness for the young child, Have You Filled a Bucket Today: ... more
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