Ever heard the phrase, "Slow and steady wins the race"? Learn where it comes from—and practice reading fiction—with this updated version of “The Tortoise and the Hare” story. Young readers will gain familiarity with early literacy concepts such as reading left to right, reading top to bottom, and recognizing correct spacing between words. Kindergarteners will enjoy being read to by the story narrator, but even older kids can find enjoyment by choosing to read along or even reading this beloved story themselves.