A collection of eleven tales about turtles from around the world.

Why California has earthquakes (Native American) -- The courting of Miss Python (Central Africa) -- The talkative king (India) -- Leopard's magnificent drum (Africa) -- The dancing turtle (South America) -- Wayamba the turtle (Australia) -- The monkey's liver (Japan) -- Tortoise and the sweet potatoes (South Africa) -- Father Wind and his four sons (Native American) -- The banana bet (Central America) -- The hot water test (Africa).