Tortoise and

his shell

Author: Brigid Comrie Illustrator: Helga Hoveka

 Tortoise was sad.
He could not run fast.

1
Tortoise took off his shell.
He was happy.
Now he could run fast.
2
 Dog wanted to catch Tortoise.
Tortoise ran away.

3
A big bird wanted to catch
Tortoise.
Tortoise ran away.
4
 It rained.
Tortoise got wet and cold.
He shivered.
5
Tortoise put his shell back on.
“I am happy to be me!”
he said.
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