Picture Book 8

Author: Caroline Repchuk

Title:The Race

illustrator: Alison Jay

Readability score: n/a (however recommended for ages 3-6)

Genre:Juvenile Fiction

Sub genre: race

Theme: Slowly and Steady wins the race

Primary and secondary characters: Tortoise and the Hare are both primary

Awards

date of publication: 2001

Publishing Company:Templar design

ISBN number:0-8118-3500-6

Brief Summary: This is modern version of the old favorite The Tortoise and The Hare. This time they are racing around the world and the first one to New York wins the race. In typically Hare form he races off in a race car, but soon finds trouble when his car breaks down. These types of incidents happen over and over for the Hare from his Hot Air Balloon falling out of the sky to fighting with Kangaroos in Australia. Tortoise from the beginning slowly boarded a ship and enjoyed himself on his trip around the world.

How you would use: This would be a fun book to read to the students and we could discuss the amazing picture in this book and where the Hare could be... China? Australia? etc... We would also discuss the deeper meaning of slow and steady and why it is not always the best idea to try and go fast.