The Tortoise and the Jackrabbit

The Tortoise and the Jackrabbit by Susan Lowell. Published by Northland Publishing, Flagstaff, AZ, Dec1996. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Oblong. Condition: Nr Fine. 32 Pgs. ISBN 0873585860. LCCN 94-19461. Illustrated by Jim Harris. A revision of a timeworn tale with a Southwestern setting and a dash of wit. The tortoise here is a bespectacled, parasol-toting marm. Her cocky rival, a jackrabbit, springs into the air to flaunt his speed. Roadrunner marks the course through a desert filled with the appropriate flora and fauna. The race ends with an endearing laugh at Tortoise eating her victory bouquet. A merry blend of play, allegory and environmentalism. Ages 3-up. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 22618.