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Jabutí the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon
Jabutí the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon | Gerald McDermott
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Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet.But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.Gerald McDermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. Jabutí is an unusual tale of a trickster's fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos.
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Jabutí the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon | Gerald McDermott
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I read a few children‘s books for #foodandlit Brazil today. Jabuti The Tortoise is mythology - thank you for the link @Bookworm54 ! The Sock Thief is a modern picture book. And The Quest For Z is children‘s nonfiction. I really liked them all! But I was stuck by how effective the art in The Quest For Z is. (especially since I read it last, and for anything to stand up against the bright beautiful colors in Jabuti is impressive!)

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Butterfinger I love the art in picture books. 4y
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Jabutí the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon | Gerald McDermott
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I really enjoyed this fable read on YouTube. Thanks for the link @Bookworm54 !! #foodandlit #Brazil @Butterfinger

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Bookworm54
Bookworm54
Jabutí the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon | Gerald McDermott
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A colourful piece of folklore from the Amazon.
I found a YouTube video reading of this (which helped with the pronunciation of Jabuti!)

Beautiful story :)

#FoodAndLit #Brazil

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Butterfinger I'm on youtube right now looking. 4y
Bookworm54 @Butterfinger I thought it was the author but I may have misunderstood! Regardless there are some YouTube versions and they are very cute 🤣 4y
Texreader @butterfinger Would you post links? 4y
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Bookworm54 I watched this one https://youtu.be/qLPZ-1s7cnY they seem to do a few of his books 4y
Texreader @Bookworm54 Thanks! 4y
IndoorDame Thanks for the link! I loved that story! 4y
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Butterfinger
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Jabutí the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon | Gerald McDermott
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This book is absolutely gorgeous. I love folklore. I want to see if I can find the entire collection of the tribal Jabuti lore of Brazil. #FoodandLit @Texreader @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks Looks fun and vibrant! 4y
LeslieO Awwww I used to read this to my 2nd graders. One of my favs 4y
Bookworm54 I found a video of the author reading this on YouTube. :) 4y
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