Tom Tortoise challenges Flash Harry Hare, But while Flash Harry gets distracted signing autographs for his adoring fans, stopping for photo ops, and snacking, Tom Tortoise keeps going, slowly and steadily, to win the race.

Related: Africa, Fantasy, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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• ISBN: 9781416925095
• Author: Downard, Barry
• Illustrator: Downard, Barry
• Published: 2008, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Themes: competition, fable, Rabbit, race, turtle
• Descriptors: Africa, Fantasy, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
• No. of pages: 40