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Tortoise and the Jackrabbit by Susan Lowell

Tortoise and the Jackrabbit

Hardcover – Picture Book, October 1, 1994

Susan Lowell

Cooper Square Publishing LLC · Hardcover · October 1, 1994

The Tortoise and the Hare with a southwestern flair.

Folktale RetellingsRabbit StoriesTurtle Stories
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Who it’s for
Readers interested in a Southwestern take on the Tortoise and Hare
Themes
Patience, Friendly competition, Southwestern desert setting
Genres
Folktale Retellings, Turtle Stories, Rabbit Stories

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About this book

The Tortoise and the Hare with a southwestern flair. Tortoise, living comfortably in her home on Slow Lane, awakens one morning feeling good and challenges cocky Jackrabbit to a race. Patiently bumping her way through the desert landscape, Tortoise heads for the finish line as Jackrabbit cheerfully skips—and sleeps. Roadrunner, Tarantula, Gila Monster and even a Javelina or three cheer them on. Irresistible fun for the young and old alike.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in a Southwestern take on the Tortoise and Hare
  • Young and old readers seeking a playful animal race

Where it sits

Rabbit Stories88%
Turtle Stories63%
Folktale Retellings60%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Turtle Stories
Authors
Susan Lowell
Publisher
Cooper Square Publishing LLC
Published
October 1, 1994
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Patience · Friendly competition · Southwestern desert setting
Reading lane
Turtle Stories