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Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.
How the Turtle Got Its Shell - Book
$5.99
How the Turtle Got Its Shell is by Justine and Ron Fontes and was published by Golden Books in 2003. It collects stories from around the world that offer different answers to the question of how the turtle got its shell.
Along with the folktales, the book includes other fascinating facts about turtles, so young readers get a little science with their stories. It is a nice way to introduce children to folklore from different cultures, and a natural pick for turtle lovers. This is a 24-page hardcover.
Book Details
- Author: Justine & Ron Fontes
- Pages: 24 pages
- Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.2 x 7.9 in.
- Format: Hardcover
- Publisher/Distributor: Penguin/Random House
- ISBN: 9780307960078
- Published: 2000
- Ages: 3-7


