Carrie Finison

"A generous but increasingly put-upon bear makes batch after batch of doughnuts for her woodland friends without saving any for herself." --

It's the first day of school, and Little Tortoise is determined to arrive on time. She has a lunch box filled with new school supplies, and she's ready to go. On the road to school, Cheetah, Llama, and just about all her classmates pass her by. When Little Tortoise loses her way -- right in the middle of the story -- she wants to give up. But Mr. Slot, her new teacher, comes along and changes everything. With a touch of humor, endearing Little Tortoise...