Harry and Shellburt

by Dorothy O. Van Woerkom 

Erick Ingraham's first illustrated children's book assignment

ISBN 0-02-791290-6

Published in 1977 by Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc
Weekly Reader Children's Book Club Edition
American Library Association Notable Book of 1977
International Reading Association - List of "Classroom Choices" - 1977 Trade Books

Synopsis

Harry and Shellburt, two good friends, rerun the classic race between the tortoise and the hare.

Reviews

Boston Sunday Herald
Erick Ingraham introduces a very likable hare and tortoise who give the old fable a new twist in their re-running of the race. The illustrations are particulaly appealing and evoke quick responses in young readers.

ALA Booklist
The text's even, smooth style is welcome; but more so, the unususlly creative, skillfully drawn illustrations, which borrow warm colors and softly sinuous forms from nature.

New York Times
There are no flies on author or artist. A pleasant little book.