How the Turtle Got Its Shell
Part of the Little Golden Book Series

How the Turtle Got Its Shell

Hardcover

Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.

ISBN 9780385374866 (Ebook)
Published on May 29, 2013
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2

ISBN 9780307960078 (Hardcover)
Published on Dec 1, 2000
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Dimensions 6-5/8 x 8
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2

Justine Fontes

Justine Fontes was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. She graduated with a BA in English literature from New York University. While at university, she went into publishing and has worked at various publishing houses before becoming a freelance writer of children’s books. She met her husband, Ron Fontes, while working with Little Golden Books, and they frequently write together.

Ron Fontes

Ron Fontes has been an actor, advertising executive, art director, and standup comic. He is now happily an author of children’s books and has published more than 500 with his wife, Justine Fontes. 

Keiko Motoyama

Keiko Motoyama is an illustrator of books for young readers. Her works include Hairy Henry; Bears, Bears, Everywhere; and How the Turtle Got Its Shell.

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