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Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for School!

Carrie Finison, illustrated by Erin Kraan

On the first day of school, Little Tortoise sets out with a backpack full of new supplies and hopes not to arrive last. Cheetah, Llama, and even a snail riding a scooter pass her along the way. When Little Tortoise gets caught in the book's gutter, she becomes even more certain she will be the final pupil to reach school. The story follows her worried, determined trip there.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD430L
ATOS Book Level
2.9
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
L
Themes
Animals · Emotions · School · Transportation
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Random House Studio
Published
July 19, 2022
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780593305669
Language
English
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