The Tortoise and the Hare
An Aesop's Fable

By Angela McAllister Illustrated by Jonathan Heale


The Tortoise and the Hare
Online price: £5.99
Paperback, 32 pages
Published: 1st March 2007

Category: Myths and Legends, Picture story books
Interest age, years: From 3 To 6
Key Stage: ENG RDG KS 1

One day Tortoise overhears Hare boasting, 'I can run so fast I leave the wind behind.' 'What nonsense,' says Tortoise to Hare. 'I'll give you a race.' Hare falls about laughing, but all the same he accepts the challenge. As they set off, Hare bounds down the lane, with Tortoise creeping along behind. Hare obviously has the natural advantage, so he stops for an elevenses of carrots, is overcome by sleepiness and takes a long nap. Soon Tortoise has crept slowly but surely past him and wins the race - just! Aesop's most well-known fable - pitting boastfulness and conceit against sharp wits and doggedness - is simply but delightfully retold by Angela McAllister and is illustrated by Jonathan Heale's stylish woodcuts to create an animal classic.



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 32 pages
ISBN: 9781845071424
Format: 214mm x 270mm

BIC Code: YBCS, YFJ, YFP
BISAC Code:  JUV002210, JUV002240, JUV022040
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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