The Tortoise and the Hare
There is plenty of life in the modern novel, plenty of authors who will shock and amaze you - but who will put on the page a beautiful sentence, a sentence you will want to read twice?
A proud hare brags that he is the fastest animal in the world, and so when a tortoise challenges him to a race, the hare is confident that he will win.
When Tortoise says to Hare, “I bet I can beat you in a running race!” all the animals laugh. Tortoise puts one foot in front of the next. Hare stops to nibble carrot tops and cabbages. . . . Who will have the last laugh?
Traditional fables, designed especially for early childhood and the emergent reader
Aesop's Fables are given a contemporary twist in this series of retellings with bright, graphic artwork.
A proud hare brags that he is the fastest animal in the world, and when a tortoise challenges him to a race, the hare is confident that he will win.
Recounts in simple dialogue the famous tale of the race between the persevering tortoise and the boastful hare.
A modern song retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise. Includes a brief introduction to Aesop, sheet music, glossary, discussion questions, and further reading.
There is plenty of life in the modern novel, plenty of authors who will shock and amaze you - but who will put on the page a beautiful sentence, a sentence you will want to read twice?' Hilary Mantel, Sunday Times
Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.
Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.
There's more than one moral to this story. A truly unique masterpiece by an original artist, this book is nothing short of fantastically illustrative and classy.
Cambridge Reading is a major reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years.
Retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.
Everyone enjoys a spirited competition, but when the challenger is a big-headed braggart, it's easy to cheer for the underdog or in this case, the under-tortoise.
Tortoise and Hare live in the woods with all their animal friends.
When Hare challenges Tortoise to race, Tortoise wins, proving that perseverance can bring success.
Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.
Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.