Avocado the Turtle

Avocado the Turtle
Author: Kiara Shankar
Publisher: VIKI Publishing®
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2020-12-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1950263339

“Be yourself and embrace the moment, even if others rejected you.” - Avocado the Turtle Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self. #### Editiorial Reviews #### "This simple tale of a misfit turtle offers a charming lesson to children about the importance of self-acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The Shankars, a father-daughter writing team, have imbued this short tale with a lot of heart." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The illustrations add a 3D pop and a welcome splash of color, capturing the emotions of Avocado's banishment, her period of exile, and her happy life with her newfound friends. The lushly colored backgrounds, cute animals, and appealing nature imagery give children a lot to look at." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews.

Nacho’s Big Day: A Story of Bravery and Friendship

Nacho’s Big Day: A Story of Bravery and Friendship
Author: Kiara Shankar
Publisher: VIKI Publishing®
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2024-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1962083179

Join Nacho, a smart and spirited cat, as he starts his first day of school! In this delightful story for young readers, Nacho discovers that being nervous is okay—it’s a sign of bravery and a chance to face fears. With supportive friends, a kind teacher, and a dash of courage, Nacho learns that every challenge is an opportunity for adventure. Will he overcome his worries and make his first day unforgettable? Find out in this heartwarming tale of confidence, friendship, and the joy of learning! “Sometimes being nervous is okay; it means you’re brave and ready to face your fears.” - Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar About the Authors: Kiara Shankar is a talented sixteen-year-old author and songwriter from San Francisco, California, USA. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys reading and creating artwork. Her recent book, Avocado the Turtle, has been translated into fifteen languages, including Spanish, German, Italian, French, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Ukrainian, and more. Vinay Shankar is a software professional who was inspired by his daughter’s passion for writing and songwriting and decided to collaborate with her. Together, their creative efforts have given life to great ideas! The father-daughter duo’s pop hits, sung by Marla Malvins, Primrose Fernetise, Francesca Shankar, Vin Cooper, and SpotZ the Frenchie, are now available for streaming on popular platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more. Learn more at the publisher’s website: www.vikipublishing.com.

Avocado the Turtle

Avocado the Turtle
Author: Kiara Shankar
Publisher: Viki Publishing(r)
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2020-12-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781950263356

Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self.

Avocado’s Surprise Birthday Party!

Avocado’s Surprise Birthday Party!
Author: Kiara Shankar
Publisher: VIKI Publishing®
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2023-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1950263932

Avocado and her friends Lemon, Bacon, and Honey are having a fun picnic. There, her friends find out that Avocado's birthday is coming up soon. They decide to plan a surprise party for her. But keeping it a secret is hard. Can they pull off the perfect birthday party for Avocado? Find out in this heartwarming book about the power of friendship and the joy of special occasions. "True friendship brings joyfulness to one's life." —Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar

My Little Blue Planet

My Little Blue Planet
Author: The Mill
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-06-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578535951

A story for children about why we should care for our little blue planet, the only home we have, to teach ecology, sustainability and responsibility.

Turtle Moon

Turtle Moon
Author: Alice Hoffman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 289
Release: 1997-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440674434

A “captivating...truly original novel” (Cosmopolitan) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic. “Ms. Hoffman writes quite wonderfully about the magic in our lives and in the battered, indifferent world.”—The New York Times Book Review When Keith Rosen runs away from his Florida home—inexplicably taking along a motherless baby—his mother is perplexed, terrified, and ultimately takes off on her own journey to find him. The story of a divorced woman, her disillusioned teenage son, and the events that change their lives in ways both simple and extraordinary, Turtle Moon follows their path, in a suspenseful, beautifully written story that confirms once again the exquisite talent of Alice Hoffman.

Avocado Baby!: A Draw and Write Storybook

Avocado Baby!: A Draw and Write Storybook
Author: Marilynn Methven
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2019-02-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781797592015

Avocado Baby! A draw and write book is an 8x10 blank primary composition notebook with 108 white pages. It includes a storyboard for illustration of the story and dotted lined pages. Be sure to use the "Look Inside" feature to see the paper style. Use it for copy work, homeschool lessons, school assignments, or any moment inspiration hits.

Turtle and Snake at Work

Turtle and Snake at Work
Author: Kate Spohn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Snakes
ISBN: 9780758717771

Turtle and Snake go off to work, Turtle to direct traffic and Snake to make pizzas, and they both realize the importance of paying attention to what they are doing.

Primrose’s Curse

Primrose’s Curse
Author: Kiara Shankar
Publisher: VIKI Publishing®
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2019-03-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1950263029

Primrose Fernetise, a beautiful audacious twelve-year-old girl, and a group of woodland animals with divine mystical abilities set out on an adventurous mission to Hellevue, a murky island on the dreary part of Mystopical. Their daring mission involves vanquishing the evil sorceress Queen Evelyn Velecrona and breaking the curse she has cast on humanity. How do the woodland animals and Primrose plan and embark on their brave voyage to defeat the wicked sorceress?Will the bunch of lovable woodland animals and an innocent twelve-year-old girl really succeed in bringing down the dreadful Queen Evelyn? Also, will they be able to bring back peace, well-being and happiness to humanity? To find out more about this epic fairy tale, please do consider reading this entire book. BEST FICTION BOOK FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS. THIS BOOK TEACHES TRUE FRIENDSHIP, COURAGE AND MORAL VALUES! To watch Primrose's Curse book trailer and upcoming SpotZ The Frenchie™ comic book trailer on Youtube, subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/c/VIKIPublishing For more details, see www.vikipublishing.com