Reviews

The Foolish Tortoise by Richard Buckley, Eric Carle

allmadhere106's review against another edition

4.0

This book documents the story of a tortoise that wants to go out into the world and explore without his shell. He removes his shell and thus runs into multiple problems and adventures. This book is illustrated by Eric Carle and he brings his personality into the book in a way that readers will enjoy. I thought it was a beautiful book visually, but I wasn't quite sure what the message of the book was supposed to be and I found that disappointing.

cherryblossommj's review against another edition

adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

2.75

mlottermoser's review against another edition

4.0

I love Eric Carle illustrations. A young tortoise quickly discovers that life in his shell while slower, is ultimately safer and happier.

ash_hernick's review against another edition

2.0

The ending was sweet. Otherwise I thought it was a boring picture book with a few mixed messages.

sean67's review against another edition

3.0

Not written by Eric Carle but illustrated by him, in the simple tale of an idiot tortoise who decided he doesn't need his shell.
Is it symbolic of people who decide that they don't need the support of others? Who believe they can do it all alone without a "shell". Maybe or maybe it is just a story about a foolish tortoise.
Eric Carle's illustrations are great.
Eric Carle 24/80.

caitlinjanel92's review against another edition

5.0

I read this to my baby boy last night. We really enjoyed it. I love Eric Carle's illustrations.

mitchelfacereads's review against another edition

4.0

Honestly, I was scared for the tortoise, but they survived the elements.

drtlovesbooks's review against another edition

2.0

This is NOT a well-designed book for young readers - it's more for someone reading to a youngster, or an older reader looking for something interestingly poetic.