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Tortoise's Dream (Folk Tales of the World)

Name: Tortoise's Dream (Folk Tales of the World)
ISBN: 9780872260399

By Joanna Troughton

Can Tortoise find the mysterious tree everyone else searched for and failed to name?

charming cumulative vividly illustrated

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales

What is Tortoise's Dream (Folk Tales of the World) about?

In this captivating African folk tale, Tortoise dreams of a magical tree bearing all the fruits of the earth. While other animals attempt to find it, they forget the tree's name and fail. Tortoise's patience and determination lead him to the tree, teaching the value of perseverance and attentiveness.

About the author

Joanna Troughton is a talented author and illustrator who loves sharing stories from around the world. She is well known for her beautifully illustrated books, including 'How Rabbit Stole the Fire'. Joanna enjoys exploring traditional tales and making them fun and exciting for children to read and enjoy.

Pages

33 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1986

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