The One and Only Pies and Tarts Cookbook (One & Only Cookbook Series) Kiara Shankar, Vinay Shankar Summary “Be yourself and embrace the moment, even if others rejected you.” - Avocado the Turtle Avocado is not a normal turtle. “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. #### Editiorial Reviews #### "This simple tale of a misfit turtle offers a charming lesson to children about the importance of self-acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The Shankars, a father-daughter writing team, have imbued this short tale with a lot of heart." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The 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." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. Perfect for fans of Baking, Food & Drink, Home & Garden Books, Juvenile Fiction. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 364 pages · Hardcover By Kiara Shankar, Vinay Shankar Details ISBN: 9781742572482 Author: Kiara Shankar, Vinay Shankar Format: Hardcover Pages: 364 Language: English Publication date: 1 July 2012 Condition: New Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews) About the authors Kiara Shankar and Vinay Shankar and New Holland Publishers Staff · Publisher: One & Only Cookbook Series More about this book Reviews Average rating: 5.00/5 · 1 review This text features recipes for all your favourites and provides inspiration to try exciting dishes.