BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Little Tortoise has checked his list and is walking to school. She is determined to be faster than fast Super Tortoise and be the first one to school. Unfortunately, animals that are naturally much quicker than her fly by; a cheetah, a llama, a raccoon, and other furry friends. They all tell her to hurry even a snail on a scooter asks her if she wants a ride. She politely declines. Someone knocks her over and she is shell-side down. She starts to cry for help but everyone is inside. Suddenly her teacher who is a sloth comes up to the front of the school and saves her. It's an adorable lesson about loving who you are and not getting frustrated by your limitations.
The illustrations are absolutely stunning and very unique. Each animal has their own whooshing sound spelled out on each page. It makes it even more charming. Each page is filled with so much to see. I can see a child wanting this book read over and over again due to the darling animals and the repeating type pattern in the story. This is a very cute book.
Emilee-School Librarian
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