{"product_id":"why-the-turtle-walks-so-slowly","title":"Why the Turtle Walks So Slowly","description":"In this retelling of a traditional Cuban folktale, readers learn how Tortuga, and other turtles around the world, got their shells.\n\nLong ago, turtles did not have shells and were fast. In fact, Tortuga the turtle was one of the fastest runners in his village. But he was not quite as fast, or respected, as the leader of the village, Mabella. When Tortuga sees a sorcerer gift Mabella a mysterious, magical drum, he hatches a plan to steal it from her. But his jealousy will have disastrous consequences.\n\nWhy the Turtle Walks so Slowly is the perfect introduction for young readers learning about folklore, with this story specifically from Cuba. Educators and parents are going to enjoy reading to young children as well as they become immersed in this specific culture's way of explaining real-world scenarios in a playful manner.\n\nIn many cultures around the world, folktales have been passed down from generation to generation. After reading Why the Turtle Walks so Slowly, students can compare stories they've heard from their own past and see how different cultures from around the world explain life lessons to each other.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1478885408\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1478885408.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sandra Martín Denis|Arístides Hernández\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41596792242234,"sku":"DBV.1478885408.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/why-the-turtle-walks-so-slowly","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}