The Unequivocal, Complete, and Entirely True Story of the Tortoise and the Hare (by Frances P. Hare)

You may think you know the Tortoise and the Hare. You don’t. Frances P. Hare—fastest in the meadow and proud owner of many trophies to prove it—sets the record straight when a flashy tortoise called Elanora arrives in town. This witty, big-hearted retelling flips a classic fable, proving that the best victories aren’t always about winning.



Frances P. Hare is a champion. A lightning-fast racer, blur of fur, winner-takes-all champion of champions. And her proudest title? Fastest in the Meadow. You don’t make history by sitting on your behind!



Winning is, and always has been, what Frances does best. So when a funny, somersaulting, show-off tortoise named Elanora plods into town and steals everyone’s attention, Frances knows exactly what to do: challenge her to the race of the century.



Bursting with humor and personality, this fresh retelling from Rain, Rain author Josh Banday flips a familiar fable on its shell. With playful wit and heart, the story explores what it really means to win, the surprising places we find friendship, and why some victories are better when they’re shared.



Featuring delightful illustrations by Julie Van Grol, The Unequivocal, Complete, and Entirely True Story of the Tortoise and the Hare (by Frances P. Hare) reminds us that friendship might just be the best trophy of all.