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Jabuti, the tortoise, is the protagonist of a South American folktale that blends adventure and moral instruction for young readers. The story centers around a cunning trickster who attempts to trick Jabuti, resulting in a series of comedic mishaps involving a vulture. Through these events, the narrative explores themes of wit, consequence, and the unexpected ways in which order can arise from disorder.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Gerald McDermott
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