Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.3
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
599
Points per Word
0.000835
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Series
Aesop's Fables
Description
A proud hare brags that he is the fastest animal in the world, and so when a tortoise challenges him to a race, the hare is confident that he will win.
Quick Summary
A smug hare who boasts too much meets his match in a determined tortoise, and their unexpected race becomes a hilarious lesson in humility. Kids will giggle at the hare's silly overconfidence and cheer for the tortoise's quiet persistence as the race unfolds in surprising ways. If your kid likes "The Boy Who Loved Batman" or other picture book lessons told with humor, they'll devour this speedy showdown. This AR Level 3.3 gem is perfect for kids in grades K-2 who enjoy short, satisfying stories with a clever twist.