Books with title The Great Cake Race

"Gul, a young Afghan Tortoise in Yosemite Park, who impulsively accepts a challenge to race from the Cottontail Clan of rabbits. The rabbits, who are distant cousins of the hares, have been twitching for a rematch ever since the legendary race where the tortoise outsmarted the hare. Set in the harsh yet rich landscape of Yosemite, this fun to read adventure story teaches children about collaboration and fostering relationships while raising awareness about illegal poaching.One cold winter day in Yosemite, Baba Meerza, an afghan tortoise elder taken from his home in Margalla National Park in Pakistan along with his Horsfieldii Clan by poachers, tells the forest younglings a story about a young tortoise named Gul, who is unaware that his clan’s survival in Yosemite Park depends on the outcome of the race. He accepts the challenge for a rematch with Big Ears, the fastest Cottontail rabbit. Little do the tortoises know that the challenge is a well laid out plan by Bushy, the leader of the Cottontails, to get rid of the Horsfieldii clan once and for all.This story has a double narrative structure, a story within a story and has an underlying message, that there are no losers but only winners. Additionally, this story for ages 7 to 12 and aims to help children deal with transitions in a positive way by using Gul as a role model when he adapts to change and overcomes challenges in a positive manner."

Every generation has a legend.Every journey has a first step.Some heroes are born.But most are made.Follow the epic adventures of Alexander Salamander and his best friend William Brown, an average little boy who transforms himself from the physically ordinary to the unexplained extraordinary. When he learns to move like the animals in the forest, he gains a fluid, free form of strength and agility. This he will desperately need because he is in a Great Race against fierce competitors. Magical animals help him get through the darkest, creepiest forest, just crawling with crocodiles, eels and snakes. William soon learns that it takes more than muscle to survive.

GET READY. GET SET. Go! A flash of light signals the start of the Great Fairy Race. The rules are simple: whoever crosses the finish line first, wins. But the fairies can’t use their own wings or legs to do it. Tink pedals one of her contraptions, Lily rides a giant snail, Fawn hops on a frog, Beck cruises on a squirrel, Fira sails on a balloon, and Rani rides Brother Dove. Who will win the Great Fairy Race? Find out in this Step 3 reader, featuring the beloved Disney Fairies.

Gul, a young Afghan Tortoise in Yosemite Park, who impulsively accepts a challenge to race from the Cottontail Clan of rabbits. The rabbits, who are distant cousins of the hares, have been twitching for a rematch ever since the legendary race where the tortoise outsmarted the hare. Set in the harsh yet rich landscape of Yosemite, this fun to read adventure story teaches children about collaboration and fostering relationships while raising awareness about illegal poaching.One cold winter day in Yosemite, Baba Meerza, an afghan tortoise elder taken from his home in Margalla National Park in Pakistan along with his Horsfieldii Clan by poachers, tells the forest younglings a story about a young tortoise named Gul, who is unaware that his clan’s survival in Yosemite Park depends on the outcome of the race. He accepts the challenge for a rematch with Big Ears, the fastest Cottontail rabbit. Little do the tortoises know that the challenge is a well laid out plan by Bushy, the leader of the Cottontails, to get rid of the Horsfieldii clan once and for all.This story has a double narrative structure, a story within a story and has an underlying message, that there are no losers but only winners. Additionally, this story for ages 7 to 12 and aims to help children deal with transitions in a positive way by using Gul as a role model when he adapts to change and overcomes challenges in a positive manner.ReviewGenerations still glean great insight from the 1800's Aesop's Fable of the tortoise and the hare. Ali Lawati brings a fresh look into the endless bank of wisdom tucked into that story, bringing another stretching, growing, application to yet another generation of youth. Today, cultures have crossed, creating new conditions and necessities. Stereotypes removed, there is a broader ground to press into and find our place, even as those in the story had to learn. A good story will always be a good story, but a storyteller who can re-tell it with freshness and relativity and quicken its beat in the hearts of a new audience is a great storyteller. "The Greatest Race is a winner." - Story Monsters Ink.The Greatest Race Engages Kids of All CulturesLonger chapter books are a rarity these days, so The Greatest Race by A. Lawati offers much to young readers in terms of content and readability.The story is interesting in that it can be taken as a sequel to the great race, which every child has heard about. The race between the tortoise and the hare is a staple storytelling tool for generations, and children of every age and every culture enjoy. Lawati has put a twist on the story: the race in his book is the original race for these characters, the Origin Story as anthropologists may call it.In this book, the main characters are rabbits and tortoises, all living together in Yosemite Natural Park. The rabbits are local to the region, but the tortoises are transplants from the Indian subcontinent. They argue over the legendary race between their ancestors that decided the natural order of things when the hare despite his speed was left behind by the wise and patient tortoise. Now, the rabbits want a rematch, and the tortoises know they cannot repeat the luck of their ancestor with any precision.Lawati has made an old story live again with new characters, exciting adventure, and relevant themes. In the backdrop of The Greatest Race children will learn more about working together, developing patience and thinking outside the box. Muslim children, in particular, will appreciate the familiar names of the characters. Appropriate for children aged 7-10 years, or perhaps even higher, this short book will be sure to please, entertain and educate - BLUE MINARETREVIEW:Customer rating 5.0/5.0 March 16 2018 By Amazon.ca Customer Such a beautiful book!! As an Early Childhood Educator, I recommend this book to all ages! The author describes the story with the energy of love with a beautiful life lesson in the end!! Love it!

Age Level: 4 to 8 | Grade Level: K to Grade 3Written by bestselling author, GiGi SabraWant To Motivate Your Early Reader To Get Off the Couch and Eat Healthier? Then, You’ll Love This Colorful and Fun New Fiction Series!Life is hard as a twin, especially when your sister is "Happy" at the time.But, does Pete really care about the comparisons? Or, is he "Happy" enough with his own lifestyle choices?In this early reader adventure book, your little one will discover answers to these health and fitness questions themselves:Can healthy eating and exercise really make kids happy?Isn't exercise just a bunch of "movement"?Is eating junk food and watching TV all day really harmful?How can something so dreadful become fun?Will Pete ever change his lazy ways? If so, how? If not, why not? You'll just have to pick up this book and find out for yourself!BONUS Gifts included with your purchase.Scroll up and grab your copy right now!

In THE GREAT COW RACE, volume 2 of this 9-book epic, Fone Bone and his cousins plan to return home after visiting the village of Barrelhaven with Thorn and Gran'ma Ben. But Phoney risks everything on one last get-rich-quick scheme for the town's annual Great Cow Race. As usual, Phoney's plans go disastrously awry, and Boneville seems further away than ever. Meanwhile, ominous signs indicate that a war is brewing, and Fone finds himself helping his friends defend their valley from a formidable enemy.

The Great Zodiac Race was the winner for 2017 Best Book Awards - Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction. A challenge has been set! A race is on! But this is no ordinary race. The first 12 animals to cross the finish line will have a Zodiac sign named after them in the order they arrived. What an honor that will be!All the animals are determined to run the race. It is not an easy journey as the race will lead them through the tall mountains, a deep dark forest and towards the end, they will have to find a way to cross the freezing river. Surely, the fastest animals like the Tiger and Horse are sure to come first right? What about the mystical Dragon who can fly or the Dog with his endless energy? Will the Rat and the Cat be able to overcome their fears to cross the freezing waters? The Ox and the Pig, will they even have a chance? Who will grab first place in the race, and who will fight to the very end for the 12th place in the Zodiac? Little readers will love to hear about how each animal reached the end to claim their Zodiac sign, and at the same time, learn about the sequence of the Zodiac. W C Jefferson's charming rhymes and T F Wister's whimsical drawings bring to life a new version of an ancient tale of how the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to have a year named after them.This charming, colorful Award Winning Children's Book would be a great gift anyone that likes their zodiac. Gift a copy to someone you love today!