Hare and Tortoise (Hardcover)

<b>Alison Murray offers an enchanting retelling of a much-loved Aesop's fable with a mischievous twist.</b> <p>Hare <i>(Leapus swifticus)</i> can barely stay still for a minute. He's the fastest on the farm. Tortoise <i>(Slow and steadicus)</i> can stay still for a very long time. She has occasionally been mistaken for a rock. So when they decide to have a race, Hare is certain to win . . . isn't he? Through the meadow, around the duck pond, and straight into the carrot field. Carrots? Oh, dear. Whether encountering the classic tale for the first time or tracing the racecourse map to relive it, children will be quick to realize Hare's folly and eager to join the cheering for easygoing, persistent Tortoise. She may be slow, but watch her go!</p>

Alison Murray offers an enchanting retelling of a much-loved Aesop’s fable with a mischievous twist.

Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stay still for a minute. He’s the fastest on the farm. Tortoise (Slow and steadicus) can stay still for a very long time. She has occasionally been mistaken for a rock. So when they decide to have a race, Hare is certain to win . . . isn’t he? Through the meadow, around the duck pond, and straight into the carrot field. Carrots? Oh, dear. Whether encountering the classic tale for the first time or tracing the racecourse map to relive it, children will be quick to realize Hare’s folly and eager to join the cheering for easygoing, persistent Tortoise. She may be slow, but watch her go!

Book format	Hardcover
Fiction/nonfiction	Fiction
Genre	Children's Books
Publication date	May, 2016
Pages	32
Reading level	Children/Juvenile, 2-5
Age range	2 - 5 Years
Subgenre	Juvenile Fiction
Edition	Standard
Publisher	Candlewick Press
Original languages	English
Language	English
Character	Hare, Tortoise
Illustrator	Alison Murray
Binding type	Case Binding
Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h)	11.94 x 0.40 x 11.90 Inches
Assembled product weight	1.1 lb
Bisac subject heading	Fiction