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The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable (Reading Rainbow Books) Paperback – Picture Book, September 1, 1984

by Janet Stevens (Author)
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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 rereminded slow and steady wins the race!
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    540L
  6. Dimensions
    7.7 x 0.1 x 8.8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Holiday House
  8. Publication date
    September 1, 1984
  9. ISBN-10
    9780823405640
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0823405640
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Recounts the race between the boastful hare and persevering tortoise.

About the Author

Janet Stevens has written and illustrated popular books for over 30 years. Some of her titles include Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale and Tops & Bottoms. Her books include New York Times Bestsellers, Time Magazine Best Books of the Year, ALA Notable books, and a Caldecott Honor. She is most proud of her numerous state book awards that were voted on by young readers. She has two children and lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0823405648
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House; Reprint edition (September 1, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780823405640
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823405640
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.7 x 0.1 x 8.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 353 ratings

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    Aesop (/ˈiːsɒp/ EE-sop; Ancient Greek: Αἴσωπος, Aisōpos; c. 620 - 564 BCE) was an Ancient Greek fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains uncertain and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales are characterized by animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics.

    Scattered details of Aesop's life can be found in ancient sources, including Aristotle, Herodotus, and Plutarch. An ancient literary work called The Aesop Romance tells an episodic, probably highly fictional version of his life, including the traditional description of him as a strikingly ugly slave (δοῦλος) who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states. Older spellings of his name have included Esop(e) and Isope. Depictions of Aesop in popular culture over the last 2500 years have included several works of art and his appearance as a character in numerous books, films, plays, and television programs.

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I ordered this book to read to my Kindergarten students. I began reading the book to them, and I quickly discovered that the book was missing the second half of the pages. The last page in the book I recieved is where the Hare is drinking lemonade, but I know there are several more pages in the book. The kids were very disappointed we couldn’t finish the story.
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Daniella
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by Dave Ramsey
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Age-old story with a valuable lesson
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
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I love this book. I love the story line and the lesson in it. It’s appropriate for any age group. I’m adding it to the reading library and nook I’m building for my son. The images are perfect for reading along with a child.
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Helen Winton
5.0 out of 5 stars Steady and Sure Wins Rewards
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016
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I learned about this particular edition while watching a lesson in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University course at church. His closing comment was, "And the tortoise always wins."

I learned about this particular edition while watching a lesson in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University course at my church. Dave's closing remark was, "And the tortoise always wins."

This fable has an excellent lesson for everyone to learn: slow and steady always crosses the finish line. It's important not to give up. It's also important to remember that when we get lazy thinking that the project isn't worthy of our time and attention, someone else could easily step in and complete it while we're taking the proverbial "nap".

Dave mentioned during the lesson that he had to read the fable several times before he finally "Got it." It's a lesson well-worth remembering.

I would highly recommend every family get this book and instill its virtues with children at a very young age.

I think Dave mentioned he had to read the book several times before he finally "Got it."

You won't be sorry if you buy this book with these delightful illustrations.
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Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic book that never goes out of style
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Happy to read this book that champions hard work and perseverance to my two young sons.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully-illustrated classic
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We love this book! This classic tale is supremely illustrated and retold. The kids love spotting the tortoise way in the background as the hare stops off for snacks and a nap. It’s one we’ll read and reread.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great story
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016
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Great book, great story, exactly what I was wanting. This is the exact book Dave Ramsey uses in his Financial Peace University class. I highly recommend this book just for the story but the color and illustration is great as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I ordered these as graduation gifts for my FPU class ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017
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I ordered these as graduation gifts for my FPU class which I've been doing for the last 6 or 7 years. I ordered several extra of these as it seems the Tortoise and the Hare comes and goes in print. A few years back I had to order several different used versions and nothing was available new. These were a hit with my recent class and I hope the publisher continues to keep them in stock.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for perserverance
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013
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I got this book at the suggestion of Dave Ramsey who said one of his mentors read it to all of his kids, grandkids, etc. I thought about it and realized it was the perfect book for my son who is very much into winning at the moment. I realized this taught a good lesson to him and since we've gotten the book we read it each night and he loves the message within the book. So glad I got it and what a timeless fable.
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Tspy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2020
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Perfect book we are sending to our grandson in New Zealand.
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Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for children!
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2017
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Another great picture book by Janet Stevens. I enjoy this retelling of Aesop's fable.
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