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La tortuga tonta
When a child is learning to read, every word counts
Terry the turtle wants to fly. But will he find the courage to try, even though his friends think it is a silly idea?
La tortuga tonta (The Foolish Turtle) is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades K-1 features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide
This title is also available in and English version
Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading Check out our other titles in this series
Each title is available in and English and Spanish version
Terry the turtle wants to fly. But will he find the courage to try, even though his friends think it is a silly idea?
La tortuga tonta (The Foolish Turtle) is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades K-1 features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide
This title is also available in and English version
Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading Check out our other titles in this series
Each title is available in and English and Spanish version
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 21, 2005
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About the author
Anna Wilson
88 books29 followersAnna Wilson lives in Bradford on Avon with her husband, two children, two cats, some chickens, some ducks, a tortoise and a dog. She is the author of The Puppy Plan, Pup Idol, Puppy Power, Puppy Party, The Kitten Hunt, Kitten Wars,Kitten Catastrophe, Monkey Business, Monkey Madness, I'm a Chicken, Get Me Out of Here!, the Pooch Parlour series, The Great Kitten Cake Off and The Mortifying Life of Skye Green series - all for Macmillan Children's Books " " " "She has also written Summer's Shadow for older readers.
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February 4, 2016
Terry is a very clever turtle. He plans to prove just how clever he is by flying. But when Polly the chimp laughs at Terry’s plans, he is more determined than ever. So Terry enlists the help of a parrot. With the parrot doing all the work, Terry is able to fly by holding onto a twig that the parrot clutches in his claws. However, rather than being impressed the other animals mock Terry for looking silly. Terry’s indignant response quickly changes his situation from good to bad.
This title is an early reader with short simple sentences. The story is engaging with an implied lesson on arrogance and taking one’s self too seriously. Cartoonish illustrations capture the animated expressions and silly antics of each character. Young readers will be attracted to the vibrant colors and easy to follow storyline.
This title is an early reader with short simple sentences. The story is engaging with an implied lesson on arrogance and taking one’s self too seriously. Cartoonish illustrations capture the animated expressions and silly antics of each character. Young readers will be attracted to the vibrant colors and easy to follow storyline.
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