The Hare and the Tortoise

Description for Sales People: . An Aesop's classic adapted and illustated by Bernadette Watts one of Europe s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists! . Rave reviews for Bernadette: She is a master in choosing a palette to fit each story. Eric Carle (The Bernadette Watts Collection) "My what big talent she has! Kirkus Reviews (Little Red Riding Hood) A marvelous offering that begs to be added to everyone s storytelling repertoire. School Library Journal (The Three Little Pigs)"Biographical Note: Bernadette Wattshas illustrated many well-reviewed books for children. She illustrates classic fairy tales, such as The Three Little Pigs, and writes original stories, including Will You Be My Friend. Watts created her first picture book under the influence of Beatrix Potter and studied at the Maidstone Art School in Kent, UK. Aesop, according to Herodotus, lived around the sixth century BC on Samos. He is regarded as the founding father of fables. Today Aesop s fables are representative of a particular narrative form with truthful morals or moral content."

Contributor Bio:  Watts, Bernadette Bernadette Watts has illustrated many well-reviewed books for children. She illustrates classic fairy tales, including The Three Little Pigs, her recent title, and also writes original stories, including The Smallest Snowflake. Watts created her first picture book under the influence of Beatrix Potter and studied at the Maidstone Art School in Kent.