Books Like The Tortoise and the Eagle
Families who loved The Tortoise and the Eagle by Rob Lloyd Jones often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Tortoise and the Eagle by Rob Lloyd Jones often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts expressing frustration with their own physical limitations or begins comparing their abilities to those of their peers. It is a gentle remedy for the green eyed monster that often appears when children realize they cannot do everything their friends can do. The story follows a tortoise who is so enamored by the eagle's flight that he forgets the value of his own protective shell and steady feet. Through a humorous but meaningful misadventure, the story helps children see that being different is not a deficit, but a design for a specific purpose. It is particularly effective for ages 5 to 7 as they navigate the social complexities of the school yard. Parents will appreciate how it uses a classic fable structure to model self acceptance and the importance of being careful what you wish for. It opens a natural door to discuss gratitude for our own unique bodies and skills.
