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How Tortoise tricked the Birds

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How Tortoise Tricked the Birds by Clifford Samuel is a delightful children's tale that weaves a story of cleverness and cunning. In this narrative, the tortoise devises a plan to outwit the birds to satisfy its hunger, illustrating themes of wit and creativity. This engaging plot captures the young reader's imagination through its vibrant characters and moral undertones.
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Format: Hardback
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How Tortoise tricked the Birds

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How Tortoise Trickied the Birds is a beautifully illustrated, traditional African folktale, with a useful moral.

This humorous and lively story is specially adapted for children just beginning to read. Featuring colour illustrations on every page, it is a delightful addition to Usborne's hugely popular First Reading series.

Discover what happens when the trickster Tortoise joins the birds at the Great Feast in the sky, only to gobble all of the food. Perhaps it's time for Tortoise to be tricked too?

Series: First Reading Level 4

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474998840

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Full colour illustration throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Giusi Capizzi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Clifford Samuel is an Award Nominated Actor and writes for the stage and screen. He's of Nigerian heritage and has strong Igbo roots.

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