This book is a dessert style spin off "The tortoise and the Hair." This story reflects that life isn't a race and sometimes taking things slowly pays off in end. I like that this is more relatable to kids living in Arizona. The illustrations are scratchy and dry like the dessert. I could use this relating to learning about the desert, or native animals, or in a lesson about working hard and taking your time to make sure your work is of good quality.

Tortoise and the hare with a southwestern flair

Great Southwestern take on a familiar favorite. Accurate illustrations of both animals and plants, but very funny. Nice for story time.

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