How the Turtle Got Its Shell

by Justine Fontes, Ron Fontes, Keiko Motoyama (Illustrator)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780307960078
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	12/01/2000
Series:	Little Golden Book Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.18(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

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