Hare, Hippopotamus, and Elephant all live together in the forest. But often, when Hippopotamus and Elephant have nothing better to do, they tease Hare and say horrid things to him. When Hare finally gets fed up with them, he conceives a plan: he will challenge each of the massive creatures to a tug-of-war competition. On either side of the trees, Elephant and Hippopotamus pull and tug all through the night, incredulous that Hare could be so strong!
- ISBN: 9780763665753
- Author: Burningham, John
- Published: 2013 , Candlewick Press
- Themes: bullying, Elephants, Folktales and Fairytales, Hippopotamus, Humor, Rabbits
- Descriptors: Africa, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Nigeria, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)