{"product_id":"the-fastest-tortoise-in-town-9781529514278","title":"The Fastest Tortoise in Town","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBarbara Hendricks, a tortoise, enters a running race with the encouragement of her owner, Lorraine. Despite being the slowest of the slow, Lorraine's support inspires Barbara to train more and believe in herself. On race day, Barbara's determination and Lorraine's support help her achieve her goal and discover that anything is possible with encouragement and a bit of luck. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Walker Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe well-known tale of the tortoise and the hare receives a delightful and humorous new twist in Barbara Hendricks' captivating tale. Barbara has decided to participate in a running competition, but what on earth was she thinking? After all, she is a tortoise, and everyone is aware that tortoises are the slowest of the slow. However, for some inexplicable reason, Lorraine, her closest friend and owner, has faith in her and motivates her to train a little more each day. And when race day finally arrives, Lorraine's unwavering support is enough to prevent Barbara from retreating into her shell. In fact, Barbara soon realizes that with encouragement (and a touch of race day luck!), anything is possible!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoward Calvert's dry and witty first-person narration is perfectly complemented by Karen Obuhanych's vibrant and luscious artwork in this delightful origin story packed with unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 261 x 215 x 4 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529514278\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Howard Calvert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44734933860602,"sku":"9781529514278","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699032926240_book.jpg?v=1699192580","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-fastest-tortoise-in-town-9781529514278","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}