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by Arihhonni David (Author)
Bear has fast legs. Turtle has a fast mind. Who will win the race? This fun Native American tale turned easy reader is now available in Spanish!
When a quick-footed bear and a quick-witted turtle race across a frozen lake, Turtle has a secret plan to win! Written and illustrated by Mohawk author-illustrator Arihhonni David, this Spanish translation of an easy reader based on a Native American tale combines exciting storytelling and simple Spanish vocabulary. Me gusta leer!(R) provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read(R) books. The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!Author Biography
Arihhonni David (Ah-Lee-Who-Knee) is an illustrator and storyteller from Akwesasne Ontario and a Member of the Haudenosaunee Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) people. Growing up with the legends and imagery of the Haudenosaunee people he developed a visual mind and love of art. He received his B.F.A. in Illustration and a minor in Indigenous Studies from Syracuse University.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.29 x 9.83 x 7.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 19, 2025
