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Tortoise Vs. Hare: The Rematch
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, it's Race Night Live and that means it's time for the race you've all been waiting for! Tortoise vs Hare, The Rematch!
22 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2010
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December 4, 2013
A great modern take on the old fable, this sports commentary style tale features some great illustrations by Ben Ridlich and gives the tale a new lease of life.
Rutt, in an almost boxing-promoter style, embellishes the persona's of the rabbit and the tortoise to an exciting finale that should engage and amuse young race enthusiasts.
The book uses a good range of vocabulary and features some basic metaphors that could easily be discussed in class or at home. The sports theme lends itself to posters and some good role plays could easily be incorporated.
A great homage to a classic.
Rutt, in an almost boxing-promoter style, embellishes the persona's of the rabbit and the tortoise to an exciting finale that should engage and amuse young race enthusiasts.
The book uses a good range of vocabulary and features some basic metaphors that could easily be discussed in class or at home. The sports theme lends itself to posters and some good role plays could easily be incorporated.
A great homage to a classic.
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November 4, 2022Storytime 65 kids ages 0-5
Date: 9/30/22
Emphasis: Opposites
Introduction and announcements:
Book one: Dinosaur Roar! By Paul Stickland
Song/rhyme/game one: List of Dances by Jim Gill
Book two: You are (Not) Small by Anna Kang (Kids Loved this one)
Song/rhyme/game two: I can play on the Beat by Judi Cranston
Storyboard: Tortoise and the Hare
Book three: Tortoise vs Hare the Rematch by Preston Rutt
Song/ rhyme/ game three: Move! By Super Simple Songs
Special Signs and announcements:
Activity: https://www.reallifeathome.com/my-lit...
Date: 9/30/22
Emphasis: Opposites
Introduction and announcements:
Book one: Dinosaur Roar! By Paul Stickland
Song/rhyme/game one: List of Dances by Jim Gill
Book two: You are (Not) Small by Anna Kang (Kids Loved this one)
Song/rhyme/game two: I can play on the Beat by Judi Cranston
Storyboard: Tortoise and the Hare
Book three: Tortoise vs Hare the Rematch by Preston Rutt
Song/ rhyme/ game three: Move! By Super Simple Songs
Special Signs and announcements:
Activity: https://www.reallifeathome.com/my-lit...
August 26, 2017
A fun and brilliantly illustrated, modern take on the classic tortoise vs the hare story.
I bought this for my eldest son a number of years ago and it had remained a favourite with the whole family ever since.
I bought this for my eldest son a number of years ago and it had remained a favourite with the whole family ever since.
July 16, 2020
Very funny!
May 8, 2021
Not my favorite. Cool pictures
March 18, 2023
I really really love how the story twisted, because I certainly did not expect THAT to happen!! I guess the illustrations did help accentuate the events.
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June 22, 2015Tortoise vs Hare Rematch – Preston Rutt
Jonny Fox is the commentator for this match report of the tortoise vs hare rematch. The story follows the training of the tortoise and hare in the lead up to the race. Like the original, the hare practices in every weather, while the tortoise sits back and relaxes. By the time the race starts, the hare is all pumped up and ready to win, whereas the tortoise is once again relaxed. On the whistle, the tortoise makes a slow start compared to the hare who quickly goes out in front. It look like the hare will finally win the race, until…the tortoise slips on a bit of ice. The tortoise is flipped on his back and ends up sliding down the hill, right through the finish line, beating the hare once again.
As this story is written in the style of a match report, this could be used within literacy to illustrate the variety of genres of writing. The book even includes named parts, which allows the reader or readers to incorporate role play and act out some parts of the story. The story includes beautifully illustrated pictures that capture the personality of the characters and support the words perfectly to help children create a visual image of the story. This story could be used as part of story time for KS1 or it could be used in KS2 as a reference book during literacy if the students were looking at match or news reports.
I really enjoyed reading this story as it has put a twist on the original, making it an excellent reference book. I would definitely recommend this short story and hope to be able to use it myself within the classroom in the future.
Jonny Fox is the commentator for this match report of the tortoise vs hare rematch. The story follows the training of the tortoise and hare in the lead up to the race. Like the original, the hare practices in every weather, while the tortoise sits back and relaxes. By the time the race starts, the hare is all pumped up and ready to win, whereas the tortoise is once again relaxed. On the whistle, the tortoise makes a slow start compared to the hare who quickly goes out in front. It look like the hare will finally win the race, until…the tortoise slips on a bit of ice. The tortoise is flipped on his back and ends up sliding down the hill, right through the finish line, beating the hare once again.
As this story is written in the style of a match report, this could be used within literacy to illustrate the variety of genres of writing. The book even includes named parts, which allows the reader or readers to incorporate role play and act out some parts of the story. The story includes beautifully illustrated pictures that capture the personality of the characters and support the words perfectly to help children create a visual image of the story. This story could be used as part of story time for KS1 or it could be used in KS2 as a reference book during literacy if the students were looking at match or news reports.
I really enjoyed reading this story as it has put a twist on the original, making it an excellent reference book. I would definitely recommend this short story and hope to be able to use it myself within the classroom in the future.
September 1, 2019
This book was funny however I didn’t really get the point of it..? Confused moral takeaway. Despite that a great example of various forms of English (rhymes, similes and idioms) and could be used as input for a creative writing lesson perhaps.
December 29, 2015
The story was ok, the illustrations were great. The rematch didn't improve the story any, in fact the tortoise did nothing while the hare trained, but yet the tortoise won... guess that is life!
January 24, 2016
wonderful use of adjectives and dialogue writing!
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