Presents a classic feminist children's story about two tortoises who marry and expect to live happily ever after until Clementine discovers how boring it is.
A tired turtle who cannot sleep receives a series of gifts at her window, including a blanket, a cap, and a cake, until a lion finally arrives with the gift of silence and helps guard the door.
Clues about the turtle's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat lead the reader to guess what animal is being described. Presented in English and Spanish.