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Synopsis
Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise
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About the Author
Janet Stevens's books have won many awards, including a Caldecott Honor. Her books have been named American Library Association Notable Books, and she is also the illustrator of the popular Anansi books written by Eric A. Kimmel. She lives in Colorado.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1AMiles's introduction informs parents that "old stories" are good for new readers because of their use of familiar story lines and repetitive words. The author then uses these techniques in her retelling of this classic Aesop fable, using only dialogue, keeping the words to a minimum, and repeating certain phrases throughout. While the tale itself remains unchanged, this version has a modern bent to it, expressed primarily through the cartoon illustrations. All of the animals are dressed in colorful clothing, except for Tortoise, who wears nothing but his shell and a pair of sneakers. They all sport letters on their chests (Tortoise wears a 'T,' Hare an 'H,' and Bear a 'B") except for Fox, who has his whole name on his shirt. These cleverly placed clues will help children remember what letter each animal's name starts with. Amusing details include Tortoise's little round glasses perched on the end of his nose and the banners that cheer on the racers. A great choice for beginning readers to tackle on their own.ADina Sherman, Brooklyn Children's Museum, NY
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- PublisherListening Library
- ISBN 10 0807259934
- ISBN 13 9780807259931
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
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