The Turtle's Cracked Shell - A Nigerian Folktale-Restocking June 2026

Have you ever wondered why turtle shells have cracks? Journey with us to Nigeria, a country in Africa, for Ada-Ari's retelling of this time-honored African Folktale. You'll learn about Mbekwu and how his actions had a long-lasting effect on turtles all over the world. This 34-page hardcover edition includes fun fact cards about the Igbo tribe of Nigeria - the birthplace of this Mbekwu folktale. About the Author: Ada-Ari's story books are historical artifacts - returning a piece of the African legacy that was lost over centuries of migration from the continent. The back cover of each book provides child-appropriate geography lessons highlighting the specific country in Africa that each story came from.