The Tortoise Shell Day Parade

The Tortoise Shell Day Parade by Jayme MacAllister is a warm and thoughtful children's story about self-expression, individuality, and friendship.

The book follows Antonio, a young tortoise whose class is preparing for "Shell Day Parade," where every student decorates their shell to reflect what they love. While his classmates eagerly share ideas—suns, flowers, stars, and waves—Antonio struggles to decide what his own design should be. He wants to please everyone but doesn't want to upset an...