by Bill Lauritzen

In this unpublished draft of Tommy Turtle at the Rabbit School: Book 1, I invite you to waddle beside a shy but determined turtle who learns to out-think a class full of quick, competitive rabbits. When Tommy sketches a “number circle” instead of a "number line," measures the changing length of shadows, and builds toothpick triangular shapes stronger than any cube, he shows that slow, curious observation can solve problems speed can’t. Along the way he faces bullying, finds unexpected allies in sleepy Peter Opossum and bold Rebecca Rabbit. If you’ve ever felt different, doubted your pace, or wondered whether imagination belongs in science, Tommy’s journey is the answer: look for patterns, trust yourself, and you’ll see the whole forest—and maybe even the stars—more clearly than anyone else. Join me to turn your “turtle” pace into a super-power.

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