The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop's Fable - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845071425 ISBN 13: 9781845071424

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004

Synopsis

When Hare boasts that he "leaves the wind behind" when he runs, Tortoise replies, "What nonsense. I'll give you a race." Hare laughs but accepts this easy challenge. As they set off, Hare bounds down the lane, with Tortoise creeping along behind. Hare obviously has the advantage ... or does he? Aesop's beloved tale, pitting boastfulness and conceit against sharp wits and doggedness, appears afresh in Angela McAllister's enchanting text and Jonathan Heale's stylish woodcut illustrations.

About this title

About the Author:

ANGELA MCALLISTER is the author of over 70 books for children and teens. Her books have won several awards, including the Red House Book Award for 'Yuck! That's Not a Monster!' and the Stockport and Portsmouth Awards for 'My Mum has X-Ray Vision'. Her picturebook, 'Leon and the Place Between' has been adapted for the stage and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. She has collaborated with many illustrators, including Grahame Baker-Smith, Alex T. Smith, Margaret Chamberlain, Ross Collins and Peter Bailey.Jonathan Heale studied typography and fine art at the Royal College of Art. He now works in oils and woodcuts, and his hand-painted china is much sought after.

Review:

"The large, colored woodcuts make Boark and his Lady Muck come to life in all their porky beauty ..."

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1845071425
• ISBN 13: 9781845071424
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Heale Jonathan