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The Fastest Tortoise in Town

About The Fastest Tortoise in Town

The familiar fable of the tortoise and the hare gets a charming and funny new spin.Barbara Hendricks has entered a running race ¿ but what was she thinking?! After all, she¿s a tortoise ¿ and everyone knows tortoises are the slowest of the slow. But for some reason, Lorraine ¿ her best friend and owner ¿ believes in her, and inspires her to train a little more each day. And when race day arrives, Lorraine's support is enough to stop Barbara popping back into her shell. ln fact, Barbara soon discovers that with encouragement (and a bit of race day luck!), anything is possible!Howard Calvert¿s dry and funny first-person narration is paired with Karen Obuhanych¿s vibrant and luscious artwork in this sweet origin story full of surprises.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781529514278
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 32
  • Published:
  • November 1, 2023
  • Dimensions:
  • 215x261x4 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 160 g.
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Delivery: 3-5 business days
Expected delivery: December 7, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of The Fastest Tortoise in Town

The familiar fable of the tortoise and the hare gets a charming and funny new spin.Barbara Hendricks has entered a running race ¿ but what was she thinking?! After all, she¿s a tortoise ¿ and everyone knows tortoises are the slowest of the slow. But for some reason, Lorraine ¿ her best friend and owner ¿ believes in her, and inspires her to train a little more each day. And when race day arrives, Lorraine's support is enough to stop Barbara popping back into her shell. ln fact, Barbara soon discovers that with encouragement (and a bit of race day luck!), anything is possible!Howard Calvert¿s dry and funny first-person narration is paired with Karen Obuhanych¿s vibrant and luscious artwork in this sweet origin story full of surprises.

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