The Big Race
A hare and a tortoise race to the top of a hill, showing that slow and steady wins the race.
- Recommended age
- 3-5
- Theme
- Moral
- Length
- 11 story pages
Page 1
A hare and a tortoise race to the top of a hill, showing that slow and steady wins the race.
Page 2
'Let's race to the top of the hill!' said the hare. 'First one there wins!'
Page 3
The hare hopped quickly, chatting away, but the tortoise moved slowly.
Page 4
The hare ran ahead and hid behind a tree, watching the tortoise slowly walk.
Page 5
The tortoise didn't stop or talk to anyone. He kept moving steadily as the hare watched.
Page 6
The hare saw green leaves and heard birds singing. He felt happy.
Page 7
He nibbled on fresh grass and rested under a tree branch. Slowly, he began to feel sleepy.
Page 8
The hare closed his eyes and fell asleep in the cool shade.
Page 9
Evening came, and time passed. The grass rustled in the wind.
Page 10
The hare woke up suddenly. He jumped up and ran to the hilltop.
Page 11
At the top, the hare saw the tortoise already there. 'Oh no!' he said. 'I slept and lost the race!'