Back to School Tortoise cover

Back to School Tortoise

Author: George, Lucy M.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 1.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 144
Points per Word 0.003472
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

In "Back to School Tortoise," a young tortoise named Tortoise faces his fears about returning to school. He worries about falling down, not liking lunch, and whether the other kids will be mean to him. The story follows Tortoise as he summons the courage to go to school and discovers that his worries may be unfounded. The book concludes with a surprise ending and delivers a message about being brave.

Quick Summary

Tortoise proves that being slow and steady wins the race against first-day jitters in this hilariously relatable back-to-school story. Kids will giggle at the wobbly, determined tortoise as he navigates classroom challenges, from finding his desk to Making Friends. If your kid loves "The Kissing Hand" or worries about the first day of school, they'll cheer for this plucky reptile. Perfect for kindergarten through second grade, especially ages 5 to 7.