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Who Wants a Tortoise?

By Dave Keane
Illustrated by K. G. Campbell

By Dave Keane
Illustrated by K. G. Campbell

By Dave Keane
Illustrated by K. G. Campbell

By Dave Keane
Illustrated by K. G. Campbell

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Hardcover $17.99

Jul 19, 2016 | ISBN 9780385754170 | 5-8 years

Ebook $10.99

Jul 19, 2016 | ISBN 9780385754194 | 5-8 years

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    About Who Wants a Tortoise?

    “A sweet read-aloud for first-time tortoise owners.” –Kirkus, starred review


    Could there be any better pet than a puppy? One young girl is about to find out. From beloved author Dave Keane and acclaimed illustrator K.G. Campbell, a laugh-out-loud story of unexpected friendship!
     
     
    When the spunky, loveable narrator receives a tortoise for her birthday, instead of the cuddly puppy she’s longed for her entire life, she’s more than a little disappointed.  But while her new lump of a pet isn’t what she dreamed of, it doesn’t take long—between tortoise-on-skateboard walks, sparkly shell makeovers, and a lemonade stand selling chances to hold a real life tortoise—for the little girl to change her mind—sort of.  But when her pet goes missing, all she wants is to be reunited with her new best friend.

    About Who Wants a Tortoise?

    “A sweet read-aloud for first-time tortoise owners.” –Kirkus, starred review


    Could there be any better pet than a puppy? One young girl is about to find out. From beloved author Dave Keane and acclaimed illustrator K.G. Campbell, a laugh-out-loud story of unexpected friendship!
     
     
    When the spunky, loveable narrator receives a tortoise for her birthday, instead of the cuddly puppy she’s longed for her entire life, she’s more than a little disappointed.  But while her new lump of a pet isn’t what she dreamed of, it doesn’t take long—between tortoise-on-skateboard walks, sparkly shell makeovers, and a lemonade stand selling chances to hold a real life tortoise—for the little girl to change her mind—sort of.  But when her pet goes missing, all she wants is to be reunited with her new best friend.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jul 19, 2016 | 40 Pages | 10 x 8 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780385754170

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jul 19, 2016 | 40 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780385754194

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    Praise

    “A sweet read-aloud for first-time tortoise owners.”—Kirkus Review starred review

    “The narrator’s initial petulance, revealed in the frank narrative and soft pictures done in watercolor and colored pencils, is both entertaining and realistic. Sensitive readers may develop feelings for the innocent tortoise long before she does, which makes for a satisfying ending.”—The Horn Book Magazine starred review

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