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Summary
Summary
As Hare races through the day, poor Tortoise can barely keep up. But when it's time to bounce into bed, Hare is no longer in such a hurry. Hare loves to linger over every page and picture in their favorite book. After all, some things must not be rushed.
Author Notes
Layn Marlow has written many books for children. School Library Journal called her Hurry Up and Slow Down "an endearing story that will no doubt become a bedtime favorite" in a starred review. She lives in England with her husband and their two children.
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-This delightful spin-off of "The Tortoise and the Hare" follows a typical day in the lives of these two friends. The story opens with a panoramic spread of them traveling across a hilly landscape. The sentence "Hare is always in a hurry" is on the left, directly above an image of him running in the foreground. Readers' eyes then pan to the opposite page and the sentence "Tortoise, however, is not." Far below these words is a small image of Tortoise, in the distance. Marlow maintains the slow and steady rhythm of Tortoise by describing him with one sentence per page, all the while interjecting impatient comments from Hare in a larger, more playful font. The result is a lively back and forth between the two pals. In the end, though, it is Hare who wants Tortoise to "Hurry up and slow down" when reading aloud a bedtime story; and Tortoise passes a true test of friendship when he puts off drinking his tea, which is getting cold, to suggest that they read the entire book again. The illustrations of Hare, Tortoise, their animal companions, and their environment are rounded and softly colored, creating a comforting world for young children. An endearing story that will no doubt become a bedtime favorite.-Kim T. Ha, Elkridge Branch Library, MD (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
In this gentle opposites-attract story, plodding Tortoise likes to take his time while his energetic friend Hare races from one activity to another, always eager to see what's next. Expansive illustrations in muted springtime shades showcase the adventures of these good friends as they move through their day together, culminating in a shared story time that flies by too fast even for Hare. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Kirkus Review
Slow, deliberate Tortoise seems to spend his day listening to the always-in-a-rush Hare telling him to "Hurry up!" Hare bounds across the stream, while Tortoise takes a more careful approach. At lunch, Hare is ready for dessert before Tortoise has finished his first leaf. But at bedtime the tables are turned. At last Tortoise seems to be doing something too fast for Harereading a story. When Hare finally begs him to "Hurry up and slow down!" Tortoise gives up the idea of a leisurely cup of chamomile tea and reads the story over again. Marlow's softly rendered pastel-colored illustrations clearly show the characters' emotions, especially the love between the two as they share a second reading. Her artwork is richly detailed and realistic, while at the same time capturing the sweetness appropriate to a bedtime book. Parents will not miss the intimation that they should emulate Tortoise's bedtime patiencejust what the doctor ordered after a hectic day of trying to keep up. (Picture book. 3-5) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
When good friends Tortoise and Hare spend a day together, it's evident that each has his own pace and his own approach to life. First, Hare tells Tortoise Hurry up and wake up! Then, through their cross-country trek, it's Hurry up and keep up! Lunch? Hurry up and eat up! But when Tortoise reads Hare a bedtime story, the tables are turned: Tortoise reads quickly, but Hare wants more time to study the pictures. Along with the child-friendly story, this picture book features a series of lovely double-page illustrations by British writer-illustrator Marlow. With clean lines and delicate shading, the pictures create a pastoral world of amiable animals, decorative plants, and homey charm. Parents will no doubt identify with Tortoise, who lets his tea go cold while he rereads his book to Hare, but children will recognize parts of themselves in both characters. Excellent for reading aloud.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2009 Booklist
