# Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends - Hardcover

by **Mike Reiss** (Author), **Ashley Spires** (Illustrator)

**Two sworn enemies learn that they have more in common than meets the eye, and it's never _too_ late to make a new friend--even if it takes decades**

Ever since they were little hatchlings, Turtle and Tortoise decided that they'd forever be separated due to their different shells.

As years and years go by, the two reptiles stay on opposites side of the pen and embark on their own adventures, while holding an everlasting grudge. Until one day, Turtle and Tortoise get into a bit of pickle and need each other's help

This hilarious and heartwarming picture book from _Merry Un-Christmas_ author Mike Reiss and _The Most Magnificent Thing_ creator Ashley Spires is perfect for fans of unlikely pairs such as _Frog and Toad Are Friends_ by Arnold Lobel, Duck and Bear from Jory John's _Goodnight Already_ , and _Boy + Bot_ by Ame Dyckman.

_Turtle has a smooth shell._

_Tortoise has a rough shell._

_Goodness gracious How can they possibly be friends?_

### Back Jacket

**This is Turtle.**

**This is Tortoise.**

As little hatchlings, Turtle and Tortoise decided that they could never, ever be friends.

Why?

Because they are so different.

But maybe they've got it all wrong.

A hilarious and clever story about an unlikely friendship between two stubborn creatures, Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends proves that you can't always judge someone by their shell.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 8.6 x 11.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** July 23, 2019

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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