Visit us at www.holidayhouse.com An Aesop Fable adapted and illustrated by Janet Stevens holiday house / new york The Tortoise and the Hare Copyright © 1984 by Janet Stevens All rights reserved HOLIDAY HOUSE is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. www.holidayhouse.com ISBN 978-0-8234-3285-1 (ebook)w ISBN 978-0-8234-3286-8 (ebook)r Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Stevens, Janet. The tortoise and the hare. Summary: Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise. [1. Fables] I. Aesop. II. Title. PZ8.2.S835To 1984 398.2'452 [398.2] 83-18668 ISBN 978-0-8234-0510-7 (hardcover) ISBN 978-0-8234-0564-0 (paperback) Once upon a time, there was a tortoise and a hare. Tortoise was friendly and quiet. He did everything slowly. Hare was flashy and rude. He did everything quickly. Hare liked to tease Tortoise about being so slow. When Tortoise ate breakfast, Hare said, “By the time you finish your last bite, it will be dinnertime.” When Tortoise worked in his garden, Hare said, “By the time you pick those spring flowers, it will be winter.” One afternoon, Hare followed Tortoise to the store. Hare teased him on the way. “By the time you get there, the store will be closed,” he said. “You’re so slow, I could beat you at a race, hopping backwards on one paw.” “But I could never beat you, Hare,” said Tortoise. “Yes, you could,” said Tortoise’s friends. “All you need is a little help.” “Then you will race me, Tortoise?” asked Hare. Tortoise pulled his head into his shell. “I don’t want to,” he said. “You’ve got to,” said his friends. “You’ve put up with that nasty hare long enough. We think you can win.” Tortoise didn’t want to disappoint his friends, so he finally agreed to race against Hare. Tortoise only had two-and-a-half weeks to get in shape before the big race. Rooster helped him out at the gym. Raccoon cooked him healthy meals. Frog went jogging with him every morning. By the day of the race, Tortoise was ready. Animals from all over the county came to watch the tortoise and the hare. Rooster read aloud the rules and described the course. “Attention, everyone. The race will begin when I sound this gong. The six-mile course is marked by red flags. The first one to reach the finish line wins. Run- ners, take your mark, get set, GO!!” Raccoon sounded the gong. Hare bolted out of sight before Tortoise had taken his first step. The crowd roared and cheered as Tortoise inched forward. Hare was so far ahead that he decided to stop at Bear’s house for something cool to drink. Hare rested and sipped lemonade. Bear noticed something moving outside the window. “Hare, there goes Tortoise.” “What?” yelled Hare, running out the door. Hare passed Tortoise for the second time. Then he decided to stop at Mouse’s house for a snack. As Hare munched on crackers and cheese, Mouse yelled, “Is that Tortoise I see out the window?” “I’m not worried about that slowpoke,” said Hare. “I’ve passed him twice already.” Then he finished his snack and hopped out the door. Hare passed Tortoise for a third time. Now, he was far ahead. He saw a pond and decided to stop and rest. The snacks had made him sleepy. Hare was so sure that he would win, he took a nap in the soft grass. As he closed his eyes, he dreamed of victory. Suddenly, Hare woke up because the crowd was cheering. “Yay, Tortoise,” the crowd roared. Tortoise was two steps away from the finish line. “Slow down, you bowlegged reptile,” screamed Hare as he tried to catch up. But it was too late. Tortoise crossed the line just before the tornado of dust and fur that was Hare flew by. Tortoise had won the race. Hare couldn’t believe it. That measly shell on legs had beaten him. Tortoise smiled as his friends carried him on their shoulders. He had learned an important lesson: hard work and perseverance bring reward. Show Once upon a time, there was a tortoise and the hare. Tortoise was friendly and quiet. He did everything slowly. Hare was flashy and rude. He did everything quickly.  About the Book The Tortoise and the Hare With illustrations as timeless as the tale, this edition of a classic will delight both parents and children. Once upon a time, there was a tortoise and the hare. Tortoise was friendly and quiet. He did everything slowly. Hare was flashy and rude. He did everything quickly. Janet Steven’s signature style adds color, light, and humor to this classic fable. Parents will love revisiting this story as much as children will love reading it, as its always a good time to be re-reminded slow and steady wins the race! Other Books in "Animal Stories" A Visitor for Bear Barn Dance! 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I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." What is the message of the story The Tortoise and the Hare?The tortoise continues to move very slowly but without stopping and finally it wins the race. The moral lesson of the story is that you can be more successful by doing things slowly and steadily than by acting quickly and carelessly.
What is the difference of the story the hare and the tortoise and the ant and the grasshopper?In 'The Hare and the Tortoise', the hare makes fun of the tortoise for being slow and then loses a race because of his overconfidence. In 'The Ant and the Grasshopper', the grasshopper sings all summer while the ant works hard, and then the grasshopper has no money in the winter.
What is the theme of the tortoise and the rabbit?The Tortoise and the Hare is a classic children's story featuring themes of speed, over-confidence, tenacity, and just desserts. The hare boasted that his speed was unmatched, and took for granted the tortoise's slow-and-steady pace.
What do you think the lesson is of the story of the tortoise?For the tortoise, the moral is: 'Slow and Steady wins the race'. This is encouragement to all of us who think that we are not too good at something. We must not underestimate ourselves. If we work hard and don't give up, we will succeed.
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