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A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says good-bye to each of his animal friends. The tortoise stops for every last timid mouse and bumblebee, shouting his rhyming good-byes, making you wonder if, perhaps, he’s stalling the start of his trip.

Unlock the magic of African storytelling with The Clever Tortoise Stories: Stories of Wit and Wisdom from Nigeria—a captivating and educational journey into one of the richest oral traditions in the world. This beautifully written collection celebrates Nigeria’s folklore heritage through the adventures of the clever and mischievous Tortoise, a beloved character known across Africa for using brains over brawn to overcome life’s biggest challenges. Perfectly tailored for children aged 3 to 14, this book offers an enchanting blend of humour, imagination, and meaningful life lessons.

This adorable bedtime story describes a rambunctious 5-year old with a personality as big as the moon. She is headstrong, fearless and loves animals. (Especially bringing them home) Mommy never knows what to expect when it comes to Keisha Balisha but guaranteed, there is never a dull moment. This book was inspired by memories of my baby sister who at the age of 3, declared that her name really was Keisha Balisha. It wasn't but it stuck. I wrote this book for her 50th birthday. You and your youngsters will get a laugh or two out of her antics and its sure to bring a smile.

Sentado en una rama esperando su almuerzo, el camaleón camaleónico observa a los demás animales. Quisiera ser blanco, como el oso polar; o elegante, como el flamenco; o tener un largo cuello, como la jirafa... Uno tras otro, el camaleón se va transformando en un ser muy original, pero incapaz de comerse esa deliciosa mosca.

This story is about a little tortoise that was struggling to carry its heavy shell on its back. But the tortoise had no other option so it was determined to get food for itself. Seeing this, the Gods did something...

‘’Minik kaplumbağa çok çekingendi. Arkadaşlarıyla konuşurken bile utanıyordu. Tabii onlarla oyunlar da oynayamıyordu. Bu duruma çok üzülen arkadaşlarının aklına müthiş bir fikir geldi. Minik kaplumbağayı sürpriz bir mektupla aralarına davet etmeye karar verdiler.’’

Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest–a frog is on the loose in the thrift shop! When a mischievous frog appears in the Treasure Chest, it begins causing havoc. Ariana enlists the advice of her classmate, Hugo, until they find its owner. Can Ariana, her friends, and the treasures from the thrift shop help them get the lost frog home?

Darryl is a lightning bug who’s afraid of the dark. Gerald is a frog who can’t eat bugs because they make his tummy hurt. Some might call them strange, but Gerald and Darryl enjoy being different together. Today, they’re off on an adventure. Along the way, they discover all sorts of neat things—but the best thing they find is a brand-new friend. Noodle the spider isn’t the best at making webs, but Gerald and Darryl don’t mind one bit.

The Wind in the Willows, a classic children’s novel by Kenneth Grahame, follows the adventures of four anthropomorphic animal friends: Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad. Mole, initially content with his spring cleaning, ventures out and discovers the joys of the riverbank with Ratty. Their...

The turtle had a big problem. The rain that had fallen the day before had ruined their playground. Everywhere was covered in rocks and mud, and even the lines on the playing field had disappeared. To solve the problem, the turtle needed to get help from all the forest animals and join their forces.

While wandering through the forest, the lovable frog noticed a big problem. The cows were wandering off and sometimes couldn’t find their way home. The frog started making plans to solve the issue. There were plenty of ideas, but the key was to come up with a plan that could actually work.

Albert the pet tortoise has a problem: trying to reach a tasty treat, he has ended up on his shell, upside down and stuck! Can the other garden creatures overcome their rivalry, team up and help him get back on his feet? Packed with comical, charming illustrations and vibrant colour, this timeless tale shows the power of working together, thinking creatively, and how even the smallest amount of assistance can make a very big difference.

Heavy rain has drenched the garden and the lawn is waterlogged. The garden’s annual sports day is in jeopardy! Can Albert come up with a plan to save the day? Albert and his friends make a splash and learn it’s not always winning that’s important.

One day things start going missing all across the garden causing chaos for Albert and his friends. Can they find the culprit and will they be able to show them the error of their ways?

Pet tortoise Albert is on his biggest adventure yet. He must tackle giant dinosaurs and a fiery volcano. Then, back in the garden, he’s called on to help his little friends with a big problem of their own.

This is a story about a young frog who lost his home in a storm. He tried to find another home for himself. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make himself comfortable in any place he found. Until one day, he received a wonderful surprise!

Snake and Lizard live together in a burrow in the desert. They are such good friends that Lizard decides to display their names above the burrow entrance. But three small words can cause trouble between friends. They must decide whose name should appear first. Then Lizard makes an unfortunate spelling mistake—he thinks it’s very funny but Snake is not laughing. Snake finds some spelling of her own that will teach Lizard a lesson!

Lily Lu travels with her mom to Costa Rica to learn about leatherback sea turtles. But a messy beach threatens the sea turtles and their babies. What can Lily do to help?

Twelve-year-old Putney Hicks is gearing up for her school's cardboard-boat regatta, but excitement soars when she rescues a neighbor's dog from a rip current. Disaster looms as team draws pit her against her arch-rival, Sue. As tensions rise, Putney must prove her innovative design concept in a pre-race challenge within an alligator-infested lagoon. Armed with her magical tablet and AI companion, Sam, can she stay afloat amidst the chaos?

Poop the Snake has a name that STINKS. Fart the Frog? Well… let’s just say you can smell him coming. But when these two unfortunately-named misfits find each other, they discover that true friendship and confidence isn’t about looking (or smelling) perfect; it’s about embracing what makes you special and unique.