{"product_id":"the-tortoise-the-hare-hardcover","title":"The Tortoise \u0026 the Hare - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerry Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis lavish, highly-acclaimed rendition of Aesop's most beloved fable about grit, hope, and resilience is brought to life by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Jerry Pinkney. \u003c\/b\u003e This nearly wordless companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e is Jerry Pinkney's most stunning masterpiece yet. Even the slowest tortoise can defeat the quickest hare, and even the proudest hare can learn a timeless lesson from the most humble tortoise: \u003ci\u003eSlow and steady wins the race\u003c\/i\u003e! Here is a superbly rendered journey from starting line to finish that embodies the bravery, perseverance, and humility we can all find inside ourselves. \u003cb\u003eDon't miss these other classic retellings by Jerry Pinkney: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Little Mermaid \u003cbr\u003eThe Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Grasshopper \u0026amp; the Ants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Three Billy Goats Gruff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood \u003cbr\u003eTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most heralded children's book illustrators of all time. He has the rare distinction of being the recipient of five Caldecott Honors and the winner of the 2010 Caldecott medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Lion and the Mouse. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has published numerous reimagined classic tales, including \u003ci\u003eThe Little Mermaid, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tortoise \u0026amp; the Hare\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Grasshopper \u0026amp; the Ants, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding Hood, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.\u003c\/i\u003e He has won the Coretta Scott King Award five times, the Coretta Scott King Honor four times, and has been nominated for the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Award. He was also the first children's book illustrator elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives with his wife, author Gloria Jean Pinkney, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The artist invites you to visit his website at jerrypinkneystudio.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.7 x 11.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2014)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685243621439,"sku":"9780316183567","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d0b34d51368135ccfbd92681af421635.webp?v=1764970368","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-tortoise-the-hare-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}