Publisher's Synopsis
It's Tara Turtle's first day of school in the meadow and it unfortunately doesn't go as planned. Her shell becomes the cause of laughter from a couple of her classmates. As a result, Tara begins to struggle with her appearance and wants to remove her shell. Her mother encourages her to wear it by trying to help Tara realize that her shell is a part of her identity and has many benefits. It is only after an unfortunate incident at the school that Tara and her classmates realize just how special her shell really is.
