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How Old Is Mr. Tortoise?
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See moreIt's Mr. Tortoise's birthday and time for cake. But how many candles does the cake need? Mr. Tortoise doesn't remember how old he is so he and the partygoers try various ways to figure his age before they have the cake.
From the author of I Don't Want to Be a Frog comes a hilarious new picture book that asks readers to solve one very important mystery
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It's Mr. Tortoise's birthday, and he can't wait to eat cake with his friends. But there's a hitch! Mr. Tortoise can't remember how old he is, so his friends don't know how many candles to put on the cake. And they won't stop (or slice) until they figure out the mystery.
Could Mr. Tortoise be as many years old as there are sections on his shell? He's twice as big as the smaller tortoise... so is he twice as old? After the partygoers work through a variety of possibilities, they find their way to the answer with a simple bit of addition.
With text from I Don't Want to Be a Frog author Dev Petty and hilarious graphic novel-style illustrations from Ruth Chan, How Old Is Mr. Tortoise? will have readers guessing the answer from beginning to end.
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How Old Is Mr. Tortoise? by Dev Petty is celebrated for its impeccable pacing and charming blend of comic art and deadpan dialogue. The artwork and witty character-driven story create a humorous and heartwarming tribute to friendship, critical thinking, and the delight of cake. The book's layout and panel variations highlight its humour and whimsy, providing an engaging and lively math lesson that resonates both in educational settings and storytime.
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ISBN: 9781419746703
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 June 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ruth Chan
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 241.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Dev Petty used to be a painter in movies—such as the Matrix films and others—but now she is the author of many books for children, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and its companion titles. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada and her teens in China before studying art and education and working with youth and families in underserved communities. She is the author and illustrator of The Alpactory: Ready, Pack, Go! and Thank You, Neighbor! She now writes and illustrates full-time in Brooklyn, New York.
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