Tops & Bottoms
Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens is a delightful first edition published by Harcourt Brace in 1995. This engaging picture book, written in English and spanning 31 pages, presents a humorous retelling of a classic fairy tale. The story features a clever Hare who devises a plan to alleviate his family’s struggles by outsmarting a lazy Bear, who possesses both wealth and land but prefers to sleep rather than work.
Readers will find a whimsical narrative that highlights themes of cleverness and resourcefulness, as Hare persuades Bear to share his land in a unique way. The book combines elements of juvenile fiction with classic storytelling, making it suitable for young audiences, particularly in preschool and kindergarten settings. With its playful illustrations and engaging plot, Tops & Bottoms is sure to entertain children while introducing them to the joys of storytelling and the dynamics of friendship and trickery.
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In this funny Caldecott Honor-winning fairy-tale retelling by Janet Stevens, wily Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear into giving up half his crops.
Once a upon a time, there was a lazy Bear and a clever Hare. Bear had lots of money and lots of land but all he wanted to do was sleep. Hare had nothing but hungry children, so he came up with a plan to convince Bear to split his land down the middle–tops and bottoms. Hare can work all day and Bear can sleep.
It’s the perfect solution! Or is it?
A trickster story sure to spark giggles at home or in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, this hilarious Caldecott Honor picture book is perfect for fans of Louis and Unicorns Are the Worst!
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