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Turtle and the Lady

Ruth Siburt

This story based on a Chinese folktale tells of a boy named Turtle who would rather play his flute all day than work in the fields. One day Turtle sees what he thinks is a lovely lady hiding in the jungle, but when he goes to find her, he finds a tiger instead. He becomes a hero when he tells the villagers about the tiger and helps them frighten the tiger away. Author - Ruth Siburt. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

Location:

United States

Description:

This story based on a Chinese folktale tells of a boy named Turtle who would rather play his flute all day than work in the fields. One day Turtle sees what he thinks is a lovely lady hiding in the jungle, but when he goes to find her, he finds a tiger instead. He becomes a hero when he tells the villagers about the tiger and helps them frighten the tiger away. Author - Ruth Siburt. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

Language:

English


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