The tortoise and the hare
By Ian Beck
Can the steady tortoise outwit a boastful hare who never expects defeat?
Genres
What is The tortoise and the hare about?
When a boastful hare challenges a steady tortoise to a race, everyone expects the speedy hare to win. The tortoise, however, refuses to give up and keeps moving at the same calm pace. While the hare stops for a rest, the tortoise slowly draws ahead. Ian Beck’s lively retelling of Aesop’s classic fable brings the race to life with expressive characters, playful details and a gentle lesson about perseverance, patience and never underestimating someone who takes things slowly.
About the author
Ian Beck is a much-loved British author and illustrator. He is best known for illustrating the classic book 'The Owl and the Pussycat' and writing the popular 'Tom Trueheart' adventure stories. Ian’s wonderful drawings and imaginative tales have delighted children for many years. He enjoys creating magical worlds with words and pictures.
Pages
17 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2003
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