The Turtle and the Rabbit — Audio & Learning Resources
This page offers optional audio and learning materials to support listening, comprehension, and classroom use of The Turtle and the Rabbit.
The Turtle and the Rabbit
The Turtle and the Rabbit is a children’s story written entirely in Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin) and created to support early language learning through culturally grounded storytelling.
When a fast Rabbit challenges a slow Turtle to a race, everyone expects Rabbit to win. Turtle, however, moves with patience and focus, trusting steady effort rather than speed alone. As the story unfolds, young readers experience a familiar fable-style narrative while engaging with Ojibwe language, rhythm, and expression.
Through simple, accessible language and expressive illustrations, The Turtle and the Rabbit supports early learners as they explore values of respect, perseverance, humility, and balance. The book is designed for shared reading, classroom use, and individual learning, offering an inviting entry point into Ojibwe storytelling.
​
This book is written entirely in Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin).
Optional audio and learning resources are available to support listening, comprehension, and pronunciation.
​
Published by Red Sky Native Consulting & Productions
Printable Resources
These optional materials are designed to support educators, families, and learners who wish to explore the language and structure of the story more deeply. A complete written version of the story in Ojibwe, formatted for personal reference, review, and classroom use.
​A visual breakdown of selected story text using color-coding to support understanding of story character roles. This resource is intended as a learning aid and does not replace fluent instruction.​​​
​
​
Choose the option that best fits how you will be using these resources.
For personal or family use.
For classroom or group learning
Important Notes
The printed book The Turtle and the Rabbit is a complete story on its own and does not require audio or digital materials.
Audio recordings and printable resources are offered as optional learning supports for listening and comprehension.
These materials are intended for educational use and are designed to support respectful, community-centered language learning.
​
Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin) is a living language with regional variation.
​
Note on spelling: Anishinaabemowin refers to the Ojibwe language, while Anishinaabemon emphasizes speaking Ojibwe.