This story is part of the Reading Champion series, carefully designed to connect with book series to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr. Sue Borman and Glean Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

In the retelling of a traditional fairy tale, a hare and a tortoise decide to participate in a race. The hare is confident and stops to rest, while the tortoise continues to move forward. Who will win?

The Reading Champion series offers books for independent reading, allowing children to practice and strengthen their developing reading skills. Wonderful stories are accompanied by engaging illustrations and a reading activity. Each book is carefully designed to match a child's reading ability, promoting reading for enjoyment.

This retelling of the original traditional fairy tale is suitable for children aged 5-7 years or for those reading within the Green 5 series.