Rabbit and Turtle Go to School

( 1 )

Overview

Rabbit and Turtle repeat their famous race—this time on their way to school. Rabbit runs; Turtle takes the bus. Who will win?

Rabbit and Turtle reenact their famous race while they are on their way to school.

Read More Show Less
... See more details below
Paperback (1-Simul)
$3.95
BN.com price
Pick Up In Store

Pick Up In Store

Reserve and pick up in 60 minutes at your local store

Other sellers (Paperback)
  • All (33) from $1.99   
  • New (9) from $1.99   
  • Used (24) from $1.99   
Note: Kids' Club Eligible. See More Details.
Sending request ...

More About This Book

Overview

Rabbit and Turtle repeat their famous race—this time on their way to school. Rabbit runs; Turtle takes the bus. Who will win?

Rabbit and Turtle reenact their famous race while they are on their way to school.

Read More Show Less

Editorial Reviews

Children's Literature
Once again Rabbit and Turtle are going to race. This time, the contest is to see who can get to school first. Turtle rides the school bus which makes several stops, while rabbit races on ahead. He spies a food vendor and stops for a snack. That is all it takes, Turtle manages to arrive at school first. The message of the original fable is lost here. The story seems a bit weak although the illustrations are quite attractive. The introduction describes the levels in the "Green Light Reader" series and provides some helpful tips to those working with kids. There is also a very brief blurb and photo of the illustrator. A Level 1 book. 2000, Harcourt, and $3.95. Ages 5 to 7. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
School Library Journal
K-Gr 1-In this easy-to-read retelling of Aesop's fable, Turtle rides the bus while Rabbit runs to school. Though the bus makes several stops along the way, allowing Rabbit to get ahead, he decides to stop for a snack, and Turtle arrives first. The smug victor turns to his breathless friend and says, "Let's race tomorrow-I'll give you a head start." The large print, controlled vocabulary, and simple sentences are appropriate for beginning readers. Denise's colorful illustrations and winsome animal schoolchildren reinforce the text. Rabbit is shown bolting down the road with papers, books, and pencils flying out of his backpack while Turtle sits comfortably on the bus drinking juice from his brown-paper lunch sack. A much-loved story, presented in a humorous way.-Joyce Rice, Limestone Creek Elementary School, Jupiter, FL Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
Floyd and Denise update "The Tortoise and the Hare" for primary readers, captioning each soft-focus, semi-rural scene with a short, simple sentence or two. Rabbit proposes running to school, while his friend Turtle takes the bus: no contest at first, as the bus makes stop after deliberate stop, but because Rabbit pauses at a pushcart for a snack, a fresh-looking Turtle greets his panting, disheveled friend on the school steps. There is no explicit moral, but children will get the point—and go on to enjoy Margery Cuyler's longer and wilder Road Signs: A Harey Race with a Tortoise (p. 957). (Easy reader. 5-7)
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780152048518
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Publication date: 7/1/2003
  • Series: Green Light Readers Level 1 Series
  • Edition description: 1-Simul
  • Pages: 24
  • Sales rank: 593,947
  • Age range: 4 - 6 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.58 (w) x 8.52 (h) x 0.11 (d)

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4
( 1 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(1)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Reviews

  • Posted April 20, 2012

    Another good Green Light Reader

    My son is 4 and 1/2 and received this book in his Easter basket. He was happy to have a book about rabbits and enjoyed the story very much. The reading level was just right, a good level 1 book. In general, Green Light Readers is the best young readers series.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Reviews
If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
Why is this product inappropriate?
Comments (optional)