By: Calvert, Howard
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Walker Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 02/11/23
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781529514278
Dimensions in mm: 261 x 215 x 4
Description: The familiar fable of the tortoise and the hare gets a charming and funny new spin. Barbara Hendricks has entered a running race ?_? but what was she thinking?! After all, she?_Ts a tortoise ?_" and everyone knows tortoises are the slowest of the slow. But for some reason, Lorraine ?_" her best friend and owner ?_" believes in her, and inspires her to train a little more each day. And when race day arrives, Lorraine's support is enough to stop Barbara popping back into her shell. ln fact, Barbara soon discovers that with encouragement (and a bit of race day luck!), anything is possible!Howard Calvert?_Ts dry and funny first-person narration is paired with Karen Obuhanych?_Ts vibrant and luscious artwork in this sweet origin story full of surprises.
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Walker Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 02/11/23
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781529514278
Dimensions in mm: 261 x 215 x 4
Description: The familiar fable of the tortoise and the hare gets a charming and funny new spin. Barbara Hendricks has entered a running race ?_? but what was she thinking?! After all, she?_Ts a tortoise ?_" and everyone knows tortoises are the slowest of the slow. But for some reason, Lorraine ?_" her best friend and owner ?_" believes in her, and inspires her to train a little more each day. And when race day arrives, Lorraine's support is enough to stop Barbara popping back into her shell. ln fact, Barbara soon discovers that with encouragement (and a bit of race day luck!), anything is possible!Howard Calvert?_Ts dry and funny first-person narration is paired with Karen Obuhanych?_Ts vibrant and luscious artwork in this sweet origin story full of surprises.