The Tortoise and the Hare by Aesop

by Bernadette Watts

A gorgeously illustrated edition of Aesop's classic fable, The Tortoise and the Hare.

A classic reenvisioned and retold by Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists! When Tortoise says to Hare, “I bet I can beat you in a running race!” everyone laughs. Tortoise puts one foot in front of the next. Hare stops to nibble carrot tops and cabbages. . . . Who will have the last laugh? “The Hare and the Tortoise” has been a favorite with generations of children around the world. Bernadette Watts’s lovable animals and sumptuous settings bring great warmth and charm to this timeless tale. Little listeners will celebrate anew with all the animals at the finish line!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

First published February 1, 2015

Reviews

[Saffron Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This rating is for the edition adapted and illustrated by Bernadette Watts. I am in love with Ms Watts nature illustrations; they are simply sublime.

[Laura Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely enchanting. Illuminating, joyous illustrations to a classic tale. Simply spectacular.

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seems like the fable is just an excuse for Watts to draw the backgrounds and the bystander animals (hedgehogs, squirrels, moles, etc.). It works, in a very nontraditional way.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Annie]

Read this one out loud to my grade Ks. They enjoyed the pictures, as did I! The writing wasn’t bad but not as charming as the illustrations. It was a fun follow-up read to our math theme of ordinal numbers, and it’s nice to have a story to refer to when children have a tendency to move very fast in the classroom… :)

[Nicoleta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Important e să te bucuri de călătorie, bașca de prieteni vechi, mai că i-ai da dreptate iepurelui.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This didn’t captivate my 4 year old but the illustrations are beautiful. I’ll be seeking out more of her work.