Books with title Owen and the Old Tortoise

When Tortoise says to Hare, I bet I can beat you in a running race!, everyone laughs. Tortoise puts one foot in front of the next. Hare stops to nibble carrot tops and cabbages. . . . Who will have the last laugh?The Timeless Fables series is a charming introduction to the wonderful world of fables. The stories have been adapted to appeal to young children. Each story ends with a simple, clear moral that will spark conversation between parent and child, offering a great way to share story time together.

The Hare & The Tortoise is a beautifully illustrated classic tale that narrates one of the best stories of all time. Bedtime stories are the best way through which you can form a strong bond with your children, and this ebook uses great story lines to inspire children to learn respect, good values, ethics, morals, and good behavior. Read along to find how the tortoise won the race….

A classic retold by Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists. Now available in paperbackWhen Tortoise says to Hare, “I bet I can beat you in a running race!” everyone laughs. Tortoise puts one foot in front of the next. Hare stops to nibble carrot tops and cabbages. . . . Who will have the last laugh? “A fresh retelling of the old Aesop Fable so much beloved by past generations of young readers.”—Midwest Book Review

Harry the Hare never stops bragging that no one can beat him in a race. The animals go to Mr. Wise Owl to find out how to stop Harry Hare from boasting. They vote to have a race, but everyone declines to race Harry Hare but Teddy Tortoise, the slowest of them all. It’s utterly foolish to the forest animals to expect Teddy Tortoise to win.Harry Hare bolts from the starting line like a flash of lightning. Since Harry Hare is so far ahead, he decides to eat and rest awhile. Teddy Tortoise keeps plodding along. The shouts of the forest animals wake up Harry Hare—and the race is decided by a fraction of a second. Through Teddy Tortoise’s perseverance, he wins the race and puts the bragging hare to shame. This retelling of Aesop’s classic fable shows that preparation and perseverance lead to success.

"Owen turned around and came face to face with an old tortoise. At first Owen was scared. The tortoise was old and wrinkly, but his eyes twinkled and he seemed kind." When a baby hippo is separated from his mother by a tsunami, he is rescued and brought to an animal refuge, where he forms an unlikely but comforting bond with an ancient, patient tortoise. Based on a true story.

“Owen turned around and came face to face with an old tortoise. At first Owen was scared. The tortoise was old and wrinkly, but his eyes twinkled and he seemed kind.” When a baby hippo is separated from his mother by a tsunami, he is rescued and brought to an animal refuge, where he forms an unlikely but comforting bond with an ancient, patient tortoise. Based on a true story.

A classic reenvisioned and retold by Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists! When Tortoise says to Hare, “I bet I can beat you in a running race!” everyone laughs. Tortoise puts one foot in front of the next. Hare stops to nibble carrot tops and cabbages. . . . Who will have the last laugh? “The Hare and the Tortoise” has been a favorite with generations of children around the world. Bernadette Watts’s lovable animals and sumptuous settings bring great warmth and charm to this timeless tale. Little listeners will celebrate anew with all the animals at the finish line!