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! Author: Janet StevensPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 03/29/1995Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 11.00h x 10.20w x 0.50dISBN: 9780152928513Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 11397 / Tops & BottomsAward: Caldecott Medal - Honor BookAward: Red Clover Award - NomineeAward: Black-Eyed Susan Award - NomineeReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 05/01/1995 pg. 103Booklist 03/15/1995 pg. 1329Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1996 pg. 744Booklist 06/01/1996 pg. 1727Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 pg. 334 - Superior,Well Above AverageALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1996 pg. 1288
