Tortoise and His Ugly Tail (Moran)

Description

Tortoise and His Ugly Tail is an engaging Panda Ngazi reader from Moran Publishers, written by Oscar Macharia. This book is designed for children with varying reading abilities, focusing on building English reading confidence, vocabulary, and comprehension at a pace that suits each child. The story is ideal for young readers developing fluency while enjoying a meaningful and relatable narrative.

The story follows a tortoise who is self-conscious about his tail, believing it to be ugly. As he interacts with other animals and navigates challenges, he learns important lessons about self-esteem, identity, and embracing one’s unique qualities. Through this journey of self-discovery, readers are encouraged to see that perceived flaws do not define worth. The narrative combines gentle humor, simple sentences, and vivid illustrations that make it easy for children to understand character actions, emotions, and the sequence of events, supporting both reading comprehension and a love for storytelling.

Key Facts & Features:

• Part of Moran’s Panda Ngazi / Levelled Readers series

• Suitable for children with different reading levels

• Builds English vocabulary and supports reading fluency

• Engaging illustrations enhance understanding of characters and emotions

• Promotes self-acceptance, confidence, and empathy

Inspire your child to embrace their uniqueness while improving reading skills — purchase Tortoise and His Ugly Tail from Riki Bookshop today!

ISBN: 9789966630995