Description

"Be yourself and embrace the moment, even if others rejected you."

- Avocado the Turtle

Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self.

#### Editiorial Reviews ####

"This simple tale of a misfit turtle offers a charming lesson to children about the importance of self-acceptance."

-- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews.

"The Shankars, a father-daughter writing team, have imbued this short tale with a lot of heart."

-- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews.

"The illustrations add a 3D pop and a welcome splash of color, capturing the emotions of Avocado's banishment, her period of exile, and her happy life with her newfound friends. The lushly colored backgrounds, cute animals, and appealing nature imagery give children a lot to look at."

-- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews.