“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.
Avantika Mishra’s 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, though as the story goes on both the story and the illustrations veer into the repetitive, such as the several pages of Avocado visiting and strolling with a giraffe, a pig, and a bee.
The Shankars, a father-daughter writing team, have imbued this short tale with a lot of heart. The story of a dejected turtle regaining her confidence is easy to understand and relate to. Unfortunately, with subject matter that is so well-covered, the narrative often lacks the engaging specificity of the best picture books. The tale, told from a removed third-person perspective, concerns the ways that animals treat each other in conversation, but
Takeaway: This simple tale of a misfit turtle offers a charming lesson to children about the importance of self-acceptance.
Great for fans of: Dan Bar-El’s Not Your Typical Dragon, Leslie Helakoski’s Woolbur, Helen Lester’s Tacky the Penguin.
Production grades
Cover: A-
Design and typography: B+
Illustrations: B
Editing: A-
Marketing copy: A
“Avocado the Turtle” is an inspiring story with spectacular illustrations that delight kids’ imaginations. It’s a perfect gift for kids between the ages 4-9.
Be yourself and embrace the moment, even if others rejected you.”— Avocado the Turtle
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, December 17, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Not giving in to peer pressure can be difficult, but in the end, it delivers real rewards. That’s the inspiring message delivered by 13-year-old author Kiara Shankar in her new picture book. In exciting news, Kiara recently celebrated the release of “Avocado the Turtle: The One and Only”, carrying this empowering vision in a way that’s both cute and compelling.
The story of Avocado the Turtle and how she faces rejection by other turtles for being too friendly, bravely, until she eventually meets new friends and realizes staying true to herself is vital to being happy in the end. This message is something parents and kids alike will certainly appreciate. In addition, the combination of skillful writing and wonderful art will make the book a favorite for a long time to come.“I love to write, to read, and art,” commented Kiara, whose father Vinay co-wrote the book with her. “Creating my new book was a lot of fun and I hope kids enjoy it.”“Avocado the Turtle: The One and Only” follows up her very successful debut “Primrose’s Curse”, which has been published in 12 different languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, and many more. Her lyrics have also been used in a growing list of pop songs.The new picture book is now available for purchase worldwide on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Apple Books, and many other select retailers.
Get your copy of “Avocado the Turtle” today.
Read "Avocado the Turtle" for free through your local public library or school.
Avocado the Turtle is now available in the following formats:
eBook: (ISBN: 978-1-950263-33-2 / Price: $3.99)
Paperback: (ISBN: 978-1-950263-34-9 / Price: $12.99)
Hardcover: (ISBN: 978-1-950263-35-6 / Price: $19.99)
The audiobook of Avocado the Turtle is releasing in Jan 2021.Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Italian, Hindi, and Bengali language editions of Avocado the Turtle is also scheduled for release in Jan 2021. Be on the lookout!
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Avocado the Turtle Book Purchase Links:
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Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Kiara_Shankar_Avocado_the_Turtle?id=DwcNEAAAQBAJ
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Pothi ( India Edition): https://store.pothi.com/book/kiara-shankar-avocado-turtle
Amazon India: https://www.amazon.in/Avocado-Turtle-Only-Kiara-Shankar-ebook/dp/B08PTXB2WB
Overdrive and other ebook stores: https://books2read.com/u/mvnyAV
About the Authors:
Kiara Shankar is a talented thirteen-year-old author/songwriter from San Francisco, California, USA. Apart from writing books and songs, she loves reading and artwork. Her debut book, Primrose’s Curse, has been published in twelve different languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, and more.
Vinay Shankar is Kiara’s dad, a software professional who found himself inspired by his daughter’s idea of writing books and songs and who decided to co-write them with her. The duo’s collaborative effort is helping to bring great ideas to life!
The pop hits penned by the father-daughter duo—sung by singers Primrose Fernetise, Francesca Shankar, Marla Malvins, and SpotZ The Frenchie—are now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more digital music streaming platforms.
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