The Tortoise and the Hare

The Tortoise and the Hare
By Betty Miles
Publisher/Date: Aladdin 1998
# of Pages: 32
Reading Level: Level 1
Genre: Children's Picture Book

Summary:

This is the well-known tale about the Hare, who brags that he is the best at everything, and the tortoise, who is humble. The hare challenges the tortoise to a race, which he accepts. At the race, the hare gets way ahead of the tortoise who is going slow, but steady. He is so far ahead, that he decides to take a nap. However, by the time he wakes up, the tortoise is almost to the finish line. The tortoise wins the race, and the hare learns a lesson in humility.

Who benefits from reading this book?

This book is a simple read for beginning readers. They would benefit from reading this book. It also teaches a good lesson about being humble, and not boasting. Anyone who needs to learn that lesson would also benefit from reading this book as well.

What problems/conflicts could this book possibly create?

This book shouldn't cause any problems at all. It's one of those well known stories that everyone should grow up knowing. It is where the famous phrase, "slow but steady wins the race" comes from.

My Reaction:

I really like this story. It's one that I grew up hearing. I like the lesson it teaches about not boasting. I think that's really important. I also think it's a good one for beginning readers to to read because it is very simple. It's an okay book, for a beginner.