{"product_id":"the-town-of-turtle-hardcover","title":"The Town of Turtle - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichelle Cuevas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCátia Chien\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Turtle's shell there's room for only one. But in Turtle's heart, there is room for everyone! This tale of a lonely turtle who comes out of his shell to find friendship and community celebrates diversity and inclusion. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When a solitary turtle decides to make some renovations to his shell, he doesn't have a blueprint, only a dream for a better life. He starts by building a deck--though he figures the deck could use a fireplace. And a fireplace needs wood, so naturally, he plants a garden. But it isn't really a garden without a pond . . . Soon, Turtle can barely recognize his own shadow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Finally satisfied with the intricate world upon his back, word begins to spread of the magical \"Town of Turtle,\" attracting newcomers from far and wide. All are welcome in Turtle's town, where life is a little less lonely, if only you come out of your shell.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle Cuevas\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, \u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Erin E. Stead, among others. Visit michellecuevas.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatia Chien\u003c\/b\u003e is an avid painter and has produced work for the children's book market, film and animation industries, comic book anthologies, and galleries. Visit catiachien.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 10, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Town of Turtle\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764150862112,"sku":"9780544749825","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f59a16f6f83455d7d30d7e1fca472879.webp?v=1780244048","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-town-of-turtle-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}