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Rosie And Tortoise

By Margaret Wild

Adjectives

heartwarming insightful gentle reassuring

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Rosie, a young hare, eagerly awaits the birth of her baby brother. However, when Bobby arrives prematurely, he is tiny and fragile, making Rosie hesitant to interact with him. Their father shares a story about a tortoise and a hare, illustrating that, like the tortoise, Bobby's progress may be slow but steady. This tale helps Rosie understand and embrace her brother's unique journey, leading her to hold him for the first time and feel his heartbeat against hers.

About the author

Margaret Wild is a well-loved author from Australia who has written many wonderful books for children. Her stories often explore feelings, friendship, and family. Some of her most famous books include 'Fox' and 'There's a Sea in My Bedroom.' Margaret enjoys creating stories that make readers think and feel.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2001

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