Whose your best friend? The one who enjoys being with you and allows you to be yourself or the person you wish was your best friend? A lot of children struggle with finding and keeping friends.Tortoise has two birds and a butterfly in his life. Which one will he choose to be his best friend and why? You are invited to join him in a delightful adventure to find a best friend. This is a beautiful story to help kids understand healthy friendships. Teachers and parents are loving the Tortoise series. Another amazing story.Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Values Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Self-Esteem & Self-RespectBooks > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > CollectionsBooks > Children's Books > Animals > TurtlesPlease help other parents and teachers find this book by leaving an honest review of this book and its illustrations.

Two sworn enemies learn that they have more in common than meets the eye, and it’s never too late to make a new friend—even if it takes decades! Ever since they were little hatchlings, Turtle and Tortoise decided that they’d forever be separated due to their different shells. As years and years go by, the two reptiles stay on opposites side of the pen and embark on their own adventures, while holding an everlasting grudge. Until one day, Turtle and Tortoise get into a bit of pickle and need each other’s help! This hilarious and heartwarming picture book from Merry Un-Christmas author Mike Reiss and The Most Magnificent Thing creator Ashley Spires is perfect for fans of unlikely pairs such as Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel, Duck and Bear from Jory John’s Goodnight Already!, and Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman. Turtle has a smooth shell. Tortoise has a rough shell. Goodness gracious! How can they possibly be friends?!

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In a season of drought, Sparrow borrows food from Tortoise with a promise to pay back. When Sparrow later resorts to tricks, Tortoise makes it his life's mission to get her to pay him back. This heartwarming story encourages positive behavior and guides children through the process of showing love and forgiveness to others.The "Tortoise adventure series" by Simons Acquah, teaches character building through children's books. This story encourages positive relationships in a way that children can appreciate and practice.Other titles include; The Speeding Tortoise and Tortoise finds a Best friend.

"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.

This book is about a turtle and a frog that made a special friendship when they found each other after they were lost and separated from each others family. The story happened in a beautiful lake where they both feeling sad and lonely of being alone. When they found each other, they became the very best of friends. They became each others family and live happily. The moral of the story is that you can be friends with anyone regarding of your color, race, and gender as long as you have respect for each others difference and open to accept each others personality.

The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.