Tortuga in Trouble

Name: Tortuga in Trouble
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Ann Whitford Paul
ISBN: 9781430139270

Author: Ann Whitford Paul

Narrator: Brian Amador, Rosi Amador

Unabridged: 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Live Oak Media

Published: 12/15/2015

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

This fourth book about the amigos, who made their debut in the ALA Notable Recording MANANA IGUANA, presents a witty variation of the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, with a southwestern flavor. With a sprinkling of Spanish words throughout, this clever collaboration also includes a glossary.

About Ann Whitford Paul

Ann Whitford Paul is the author of the bestselling If Animals series, including If Animals Kissed Good Night, which School Library Journal calls “charming”; If Animals Went to School; If Animals Celebrated Christmas; If Animals Gave Thanks; and If Animals Tried to be Kind. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Westminster on August 04, 2018

In this witty adaptation of the Little Red Riding Hood story set in the American Southwest, Tortuga arrives at his grandmother's house to bring her supper only to find that something is off about his grandmother but he just can't figure out what. This book also includes some Spanish words woven into......more

Goodreads review by Megan on November 20, 2019

I love the connection to the little red riding hood! I would use this book for free time......more

Goodreads review by Karla on August 06, 2009

Tortuga in Trouble is an engaging SouthWestern adaptation of the Red Riding Hood story. Tortuga the tortise has made a tasty and nourishing meal for his grandmother, a meal that is coveted by both his friends and the crafty Coyote. Enticed by their hope that they can somehow share in this delicious......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on July 28, 2017

Another book by this author and illustrator that introduces Spanish vocabulary. It echoes Little Red Riding Hood in that turtle is going to visit abuela and coyote takes the place of the big bad wolf. Luckily, iguana, rabbit, and snake are following along behind because they would love a taste of th......more

Goodreads review by Briere on December 11, 2017

Tortuga in Trouble: a piece of Traditional Literature published in 2009, essentially this book reminds me of Little Red Riding Hood, with a twist. The Tortuga wants to deliver food to his grandmother, but the coyote wishes to eat both the food, and the Tortuga. Through the unique take on a classic s......more