The Foolish Tortoise

By Richard Buckley
The Foolish Tortoise
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This whimsical story tells the tale of a foolish tortoise who sheds his protective shell in order to get ahead. Through many perilous circumstances, he'll discover that his shell serves a purpose.
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Mindful Muslim Review

This book showcases a wonderful lesson in what it means to accept the strengths and limitations Allah ﷻ has written for us, to know our place in this world, and to appreciate our circumstances. Tortoise seeks to be something he is not (fast). In doing so, he puts himself in harm’s way, only to discover the blessing of his original state—an important lesson in accepting our God-given attributes despite our desires.

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Illustrator: Eric Carle
Publisher: Little Simon
Published: 2009 (originally published 1985)
Page Count: 24
ISBN13: 9781416979166
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