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Rio the Turtle's Big Goal

Ages 3 to 7TeamworkPerseverance★★★★★

Rio the turtle may be slow, but he has a big goal and an even bigger heart. An encouraging story about teamwork, patience, believing in yourself, and never giving up, no matter how small you feel next to the others on the field.

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Interior illustration from Rio the Turtle's Big Goal

What readers are saying

From families who have read it.

★★★★★

“A short and sweet story about overcoming self doubt and exercising patience.”

Reader review, Canada

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