With illustrations as timeless as the tale this edition of a classic will delight both parents and children. Once upon a time there was a tortoise and the hare. Tortoise was friendly and quiet. He did everything slowly. Hare was flashy and rude. He did everything quickly. Janet Steven s signature style adds color light and humor to this classic fable. Parents will love revisiting this story as much as children will love reading it as its always a good time to be rereminded slow and steady wins the race!