About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling frustrated with their own limitations or wishing they could be someone else. This beautifully illustrated retelling of a classic Aesop's fable follows a tortoise who is tired of his slow life on the ground. He dreams of flying and convinces a reluctant eagle to carry him into the sky. The adventure, however, teaches him a powerful lesson about the dangers of wanting what isn't meant for you and the importance of appreciating your own unique strengths. It’s a gentle and effective story for discussing themes of self-acceptance, contentment, and listening to wise advice, perfectly suited for early elementary school children.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The central sensitive moment is the tortoise falling from the sky. This is handled metaphorically as a direct consequence of his poor judgment, not as an act of self-harm or violence from another. The resolution is hopeful and affirming: he is not injured and learns a valuable lesson. The approach is entirely secular, in the classic fable tradition.
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