Myrtle Turtle Can Too!
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Deep in the forest in a far off land, there lived a group of animals. They frolicked and explored the vast grasslands around, ate fruits that grew in abundance and played together. They enjoyed the cool waters of the rivers and lakes. The sun rose and set regularly each day. Life was carefree and happy for the animals. Then there was a long drought. All the waters were dried from the rivers, lakes, trenches and ponds. The trees became withered and fruits were scarce. The animals decided to go in search of the only tree that had the juiciest, red fruits. But it was difficult to obtain. Each animal put his skill to the test but failed until the slow Myrtle Turtle arrived and delved to the challenge. Can one wonder what has happened to Myrtle Turtle in the thick undergrowth?
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Children learn to be positive thinkers and enjoy dramatizing roles of animals.; Gem Nascimento Theatre Director & Producer; National School of Theatre, Arts & Drama; Publisher of Guyana Where & What. This delightful tale holds a lesson about never doubting the ability of another and the importance of friendship; recommended for every preschool classroom. Dr. Mojisola Bafunso Executive Director Committee for Early Childhood Development. Take a journey with some animals that faced hunger caused by drought. Determined to survive, they decided to search for the magical bul-bul-lu tree. Found in thick undergrowth, the fruits are covered with blinding dust reported to stave off hunger if anyone finds them! They decided to search for it but soon found that Myrtle Turtle was a slowpoke; and they left her behind. Undaunted and encouraged by her best friend Gilbert Giraffe, she finally met up with the others but found that none was successful in picking the fruits. But how, when there was so much difficulty and unkindness? Follow the rejected Myrtle who was determined to help her friends despite everything. Does she overcome obstacles in her way to find this one tree in the forest? Through her kind act, Myrtle taught her friends never to give up, be courageous, cooperative and kind by overcoming obstacles and rejections. Children will learn early in life that results are rewarded when they try not cry. They are introduced to phonics in the names of familiar animals and are able to repeat common phrases, example, the animals laughed, during & after the reading to keep them focused.
About the Author
Juliet Madhoo-Bipa lives in New York City and teaches at Committee for Early Childhood Development. She had three stories published having earned second, third and honorary mentioned places in writing competitions for two consecutive years.