| The Race of the Century Contributor(s): Downard, Barry (Illustrator), Downard, Barry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1416925090 ISBN-13: 9781416925095 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: January 2008 Annotation: Aesops fable of the race between the Tortoise and the Hare is given a modern twist by Downard, who uses manipulated photographs of his farm animals to add some zaniness to the classic tale. Full color. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2006028791 |
| Age Level: 4-8 |
| Grade Level: PreK-3 |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 8.45" W x 10.13" L (0.70 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2007 pg. 1244 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2008 pg. 208 - Recommended School Library Journal 02/01/2008 pg. 84 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 297 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 120266 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With Barry Downard's zany photographs, this is a rip-roaring take on the timeless tale of the tortoise and the hare. Tom Tortoise challenges Flash Harry Hare, and it becomes a media event extraordinaire--the race of the century But while Flash Harry gets distracted signing autographs for his adoring fans, stopping for photo ops, and snacking, Tom Tortoise keeps going, slowly and steadily, to win the race. The amusing text is complemented by photos that will have readers laughing out loud--and for kids who really pay attention, there are even more funny details embedded in the pictures. |
Contributor Bio(s): Downard, Barry: - Barry Downard lives on a farm in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with some of the animals featured in these illustrations. He is the author and illustrator of The Race of the Century and The Little Red Hen. |
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