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Old Turtle
Old Turtle
Author: Douglas Wood, Cheng-Khee Chee (Illustrator)
When it was first published a decade ago, OLD TURTLE was hailed as a beautiful fable about ecology, peace, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Now considered a modern classic, OLD TURTLE continues to inspire people all over the world. Few books can match the understated power of its hopeful message or the evocative beauty of its illustrati...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780439309080
ISBN-10: 0439309085
Publication Date: 3/1/2007
Pages: 48
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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This book is beautiful. The illustrations, done by a world class water color artist, are breathtaking and a wonder in and of themselves. The story is wonderfully written, with a poetry to them that draws you in and makes you want to live in this world. And if you are fortunate enough to get your hands on a copy of this book, you just might find that you do live in this world. And if you find you do live in this world, the question you might ask yourself is, Can you hear the Old Turtle?


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