In this second book by the Latina pair, Pat Mora has created a poetic adaptation of the Maya version of the much-loved fable of the tortoise and the hare. The arrogant deer who boasts of his strength and speed is finally challenged to a race by the wily toad. While all the wondrous animals of the jungle – jaguar, tapir, armadillo and toucan – gathered around to watch, the toad makes a plan. He may not be as large as Venado, but he is very clever and has many friends to help him.

• ISBN: 9780888994349
• Published: 2001 , Groundwood Books
• Themes: Deer, Folktales and Fairytales, Jungle animals, Mayan culture, toads
• Descriptors: Central America, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Latin America, Mexico, Picture Book
• No. of pages: 32