{"product_id":"the-tortoise-shell-day-parade-9781807646592","title":"The Tortoise Shell Day Parade","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jayme Macallister | Monette Hurtt\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Book Publishing Pros\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Book Publishing Pros\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Animals - Turtles \u0026amp; Tortoises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tortoise Shell Day Parade by Jayme MacAllister is a warm and thoughtful children's story about self-expression, individuality, and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book follows Antonio, a young tortoise whose class is preparing for \"Shell Day Parade,\" where every student decorates their shell to reflect what they love. While his classmates eagerly share ideas-suns, flowers, stars, and waves-Antonio struggles to decide what his own design should be. He wants to please everyone but doesn't want to upset any of his friends by choosing one idea over another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Antonio talks to his wise Grandpa Dometry, he learns an important lesson about being true to himself. Grandpa helps him realize that he doesn't have to choose just one thing-or copy anyone else. Each tortoise's shell can reflect their own joys and experiences. Inspired, Antonio designs a shell that includes all the things he loves-anchored by a big bright fish, representing his favorite pastime, fishing with Grandpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the parade, Antonio's shell amazes his friends, and together they see that their differences make the day-and their friendship-more colorful and special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story beautifully combines a simple narrative with a powerful message: happiness comes from embracing who you are while appreciating what makes others unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Publishing Pros","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47890440978583,"sku":"9781807646592","price":1891.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781807646592.webp?v=1781180027","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-tortoise-shell-day-parade-9781807646592","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}