The beginning of the armadilloes
By Shoo Rayner
How can two unlikely friends outwit a hungry jaguar—and become something completely unexpected?
lively · humorous · inventive · illustrated
Genres
What is The beginning of the armadilloes about?
On the banks of the Amazon, Painted Jaguar is determined to catch Stickly-Prickly Hedgehog and Slow-and-Solid Tortoise for his dinner. But the two friends are cleverer than he expects. By confusing the hungry jaguar and combining their different skills, they find a surprising way to escape. Their adventure leads to the creation of a remarkable new animal: the armadillo. This lively retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale celebrates quick thinking, friendship and the curious origins of an unusual creature.
About the author
Shoo Rayner is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for his fun and easy-to-read books like the 'Rex Files' and 'Dragon' series. Shoo enjoys drawing and creating stories that make children laugh and inspire them to read and draw. He believes that reading should always be exciting and enjoyable for everyone.
Pages
45 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
2008
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