AV2 Animated Storytime: The Tortoise and the Hare : Is Speed Important in a Race? (Series #04) (Hardcover)

from jessgee

Summary: Hare makes fun of Tortoise because Tortoise is so slow. They decide to race against each other. At the beginning of the race, Hare zooms off, leaving Tortoise way behind. Hare decides to take a nap because he is so far ahead. Hare does not wake up for a long time, and when he finally doe...

from mderob1

This is one of my favorite children's book because it has such a great message " He learned an important lesson: HARD WORK AND PERSEVERENCE BRING REWARD." I love that the story concluded with the lesson in all caps at the end; it drives the message home to the reader. This book is such a classic ...

from angela.knox

Summary: This story is about a rude Hare who teases Tortoise for being so slow. After Tortoise's friends encourage him to race Hare, they begin to train and prepare him. Tortoise's hard work and perseverance help win him the race. Personal Reaction: I love this story because it teaches young chil...

from CaittBitt

The main idea of this fable is hard work and perseverance bring reward. Although the tortoise did not originally believe in himself, through the help of his friends he was able to work hard over the short two week period he had to train for his race against the hare. This book will be an excellen...

from mnorth2

Summary: This children's book "The Tortoise and the Hare" is a wonderful classic written by Janet Stevens. The story is about how a Tortoise tries to work out everyday in order to beat Hare in a big race. The hare goes full speed the whole race and ends up getting cocky and takes a rest, while th...