Books with title The Great Garden Race

"The Great Race" blends Lakota and Judeo-Christian creation sagas, adapted to go with the small carousel I made for the Badlands National Park as their Artist in Residence. The Great Spirit decides to take a nap after creating the world, and during his nap his creations begin to argue about who should have dominion over the earth while He takes a nap. The Great Spirit decides to settle the squabble by holding a race around the Black Hills. A madcap race ensues through the Badlands and around the Black Hills, with Magpie, in partnership with Man of the People, narrowly winning the race over rival Slim Buffalo Woman. I chose to feature the Bighorn Sheep, Bison, Black Footed Ferret, and Swift Fox for the carousel and the story because they are animals that have been reintroduced and are protected by Badlands National Park. In the carousel art style, I adorned the animals with relief carvings and paintings of other animals that also participated in the Great Race.

Selected as one of 100 Books for Reading & Sharing in 2012 by the New York Public Library."Though there's no claim that this art style has any relationship to the original tale, it's an apt match. The book designer adapted the work to the printed page, keeping the intense blood red and ebony black. Each double-page spread takes on an exciting life of its own. A note provides background information on the tale, and an afterword tells the story of the illustrations with photographs of the original cloths. This unusual multicultural pairing packs a powerful punch." - Kirkus Reviews"I'm the fastest animal in the forest!" boasts Kanchil the trickster mouse deer. "And I challenge any animal to race me!" Who will step forward to accept this challenge, and can Kanchil be beaten?Illustrated in the exquisite Mata-ni-Pachedi style of ritual textile painting from Gujarat. The Great Race is the third story in the Kanchil series by Nathan Kumar Scott, preceded by the popular Mangoes and Bananas and The Sacred Banana Leaf.US Grade Level Equivalent: 1US Guided Reading Level: J

"Long ago, when the world was still quite new, buffaloes used to eat people. It is true? The hair on their chins is hair of the people they use to eat...It is Terrible to think about those times..."But the Creator saw the people's distress and decreed that a contest be held between all the two-legged and four-legged creatures. Who would win, thundering Buffalo or fleet-footed Man? None of the other animals was fast enough, and before the end, Beaver and Muskrat slipped off into a cool stream, Jack-rabbit hopped off across the plain, and Mole and Gopher tunneled underground (and may still think the race is on).The winner was decided long ago, in Sioux and Cheyenne legend. Buffalo -- who lost -- agreed to give up eating men for dinner, and thanks to the cunning of a single magpie, Man became the guardian of the natural world.

An all-new winter-themed reader featuring Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines! Blaze and his Monster Machine friends transform into race cars for a chance to win a wintry race! But troublesome Crusher will do anything to win—even cheat! Can Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines stay cool under pressure as Crusher tries to knock the friends off course? Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will thrill to this leveled reader. This reader uses basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Race into action with Blaze and the Monster Machines! Preschoolers will learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as they help Axle City’s greatest hero overcome Crusher’s cheating ways and save the day with Blazing Speed, spectacular stunts, and awesome transformations!This Nickelodeon read-along contains audio narration.

"Far beneath the ocean waves and in the underwater caves, exciting news was spreading fast: 'The Great Reef Race is here at last!" When Eel and Ock join a host of other memorable sea-creatures in a thrilling, madcap, splash to the finish line, they soon discover that friendship, fair play and having fun are sometimes more important than winning. Join in the fun as they wriggle, jiggle and giggle their way from page to fun-filled page - like only an eel and an octopus can! Leyland Perree's bouncy verse and Stuart McGhee's colourful illustrations make The Great Reef Race a fun underwater lesson in good sportsmanship - and a family-friendly winner!

Nate Tortoise is tired of living in the shadow of Lever Lapin. He can't go anywhere or do anything without hearing about the great exploits of that pesky hare. And Lever's head has grown to match the size of his entourage. It isn't until Nate challenges Lever to a race that this hare is put in his place . . . giving new meaning to the phrase "slow and steady wins the race." Kevin O'Malley fans will cheer all the way to the finish line for this clever twist on the beloved fable.