How the Tortoise Built Her House

Name: How the Tortoise Built Her House
Author: Alisha Berger

by Alisha Berger

Ages 4–88 min readNever Give UpFree to read

Tortoise wants a home to protect herself from the heat and the rain. How will the tortoise build it?

A satisfying 'why' tale about a determined tortoise who, after many no's, ends up carrying her cozy home on her back.

Credits & license

Written by Alisha Berger

Illustrated by Iddi Marumba

The tortoise asked the rabbit and the cow for a home but they were full — how do you think she felt?
What clever idea finally gave the tortoise a house she could always carry?
Why is it good that the tortoise didn't give up after being told no?