Old Turtle

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When all of creation--trees, stones, ants, the sky, fish—-begins arguing over who or what God is, quiet Old Turtle is the only one who has the wisdom and ability to see beyond hers elf to capture the essence. The debate escalates until Old Turtle finally speaks. A graceful fable, with elegant, dreamlike watercolours by illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee, Douglas Wood's modern-day classic makes a hushed but strong environmental statement, as well as a plea for universal acceptance. Show more