When Hare teases Hedgehog about his little legs, Hedgehog is so upsethe challenges the long-legged hare to a race. With the help of his clever wife, can Hedgehog come up with a planto beat the snooty hare, and prove that hedgehogs are just as goodas hares?
A brilliant twist on the much-loved story of The
Hare and the Tortoise, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler,
illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog.
When Hare teases Hedgehog about his little legs, Hedgehog is so
upset he challenges the long-legged hare to a race. But Hedgehog
has got little legs and can't possibly beat Hare, especially
in all his fancy running gear...
Together with his wife, can Hedgehog come up with a plan to beat
the snooty hare, and prove that hedgehogs are cleverest of all?
- A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one
and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler
- Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little hands
- Part of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel
Scheffler, published by Scholastic - Goldilocks and the Three
Bears and The Three Little Pigs are out now!
- Watch out for Puss in Boots, which is publishing simultaneously!
- Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture book
Kind
- A guaranteed classic, to sit on children's bookshelves and be
cherished for years to come
