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Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite
There are many variations of the classic tale of The Tortoise and The Hare, and this version by Jerry Pinkney is one of the most adorable I've seen. Instead of using the words, Pinkney uses his awesome illustrations to tell this story. There is a word or two throughout the book, but the story is mainly told through the delightful paintings. This is no ordinary children’s book; it is hardcover with a nice dust-jacket, and the cover and pages are of very high quality paper.
First of all, the outside of this book is absolutely beautiful; there are really no words to adequately describe these paintings. I love the characters, their unique outfits, the beautiful colors, and the western atmosphere. And even though there are very few words, the pictures themselves tell the story. I'd choose this book for little ones not old enough to read, because they can let their imaginations soar as they make up the story to go with the illustrations they are looking at.
The adorable tortoise and hare and the subdued colors are wonderful to look at, and any child would grab this book off the bookshelves. This is an awesome addition to your child’s library, or would be really nice for your home school child or a school library. I strongly encourage you to pick up a copy, and suggest this book for your school or local library. You just can’t go wrong with Jerry Pinkney’s version of The Tortoise and the Hare.
