Book details

How Tortoise tricked the Birds

Clifford Samuel

Giusi Capizzi

Published in

2022

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Description

The story is a retelling of a traditional folktale where Tortoise uses his cunning to trick the birds into giving him a pair of wings. He convinces them to take him to a feast in the sky, but his greed and deceit lead to his downfall.

Age

5-9

Text complexity

beginner

Length

48 pages

Why to read

To enjoy a classic folktale from a different culture.
To learn about the moral consequences of deceit.
To explore themes of friendship and trust through storytelling.
To engage with a story that has humor and a lesson to impart.