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First Reading: Tortoise and the Tug-of-War
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First Reading: Tortoise and the Tug-of-War

Clifford Samuel

Age: 4+

Series: First Reading Level 4

First Reading: Tortoise and the Tug-of-War

By: Clifford Samuel

Illustrated by Giusi Capizzi, Rosaria Scolla

Series : First Reading Level 4

Age 4+

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A funny re-telling of a West African folktale, in which trickster Tortoise challenges Hippo and Elephant to a
tug-of- war. Brains beat brawn in an enchanting tale with a happy ending.

Details
Extent:
48 pages
Dimensions:
201 x 132mm
Hardback ISBN:
9781805312109
Key Stage:
EYFS, KS1
Publication Date:
March 2024
Work Reference:
9276
Author
Clifford Samuel
Clifford Samuel is an award-nominated actor and writes for the stage and screen. He's of Nigerian heritage and has strong Igbo roots.

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Series
Usborne First Reading books help children learn to read. They are designed to be the first books a beginner will read for pleasure. First Reading Level 4 books have a wide range vocabulary and up to 40 words per page.

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