Axel Scheffler's Fairy Tales

A brilliant twist on the much-loved story of The Rabbit and the Tortoise, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffaloand Zog. Oh no! What had Hedgehog done? He'd landed himself in a pickle, and no mistake. When Hare tells Hedgehog he's got little legs, he's very upset and challenges Hare to a race. But Hedgehog hasgot little legs and can't possibly beat Hare, especially in all his fancy running gear. Hedgehog quickly scampers home and asks Mrs Hedgehog for help, who comes up with a very sneaky plan... but will they be able to trick Hare into thinking Hedgehog canbeat him? A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little hands Part of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - Goldilocks and the Three Bearsand The Three Little Pigsare out now! Watch out for Puss in Boots, which is publishing simultaneously! Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture book Kind A guaranteed classic, to sit on children's bookshelves and be cherished for years to come