num_pages: 32
description: 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 doesnt stand a chance against the other animals competing. Barbaras 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 shes 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.
language: English
title: The Fastest Tortoise in Town
publisher: Candlewick Press