The Fastest Tortoise in Town (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536228359)

The fable of the tortoise and the hare receives a charming new spin in this wonderfully illustrated, cheering tale about a lovable and relatable trouper.

Barbara Hendricks, a tortoise, has entered a road race, but what was she thinking? With only a week to go before the big day, she worries that she doesn't stand a chance against the other animals competing. Barbara's friend and owner, Lorraine, inspires her to train a little bit more each day and coaxes her out of her shell when the race day arrives. How intimidating to line up next to the slow loris, the snail, the sloth, and the walrus! But Barbara realizes that if she just tries her best, she's already won. Adorably illustrated in rich color and detail and told with splashes of dry humor, this touching story of perseverance celebrates all that can be accomplished with a little preparation and a lot of self-love.

Author: Howard Calvert
ISBN-10: 1536228354
ISBN-13: 9781536228359
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 04/11/2023
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.50h x 10.50w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 03/06/2023
Booklist 04/15/2023 pg. 58
School Library Journal 06/01/2023 pg. 67