The Tortoise And The Hare
Juvenile Literature, Storytime, Interactive Reading · Zakee Lea
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Summary
This story is about a hare and a tortoise who decide to have a race. The hare is confident and mocks the tortoise for being slow, while the tortoise accepts the challenge with determination. As the race begins, the hare speeds ahead and decides to take a nap midway, thinking he has plenty of time. Meanwhile, the tortoise continues to move steadily and quietly passes the sleeping hare. By the time the hare wakes up and attempts to catch up, the tortoise has already crossed the finish line. This tale highlights the moral that consistent effort and perseverance, represented by the tortoise’s steady pace, can triumph over arrogance and complacency, as demonstrated by the hare's overconfidence.