There once was a hare who loved to brag about his speed. The hare also loved to tease other animals, until one day, when the slowest animal in the forest challenged him to a race. Who won? Find out in The Tortoise and the Hare, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Alexander Borodin and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
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Our telling of The Tortoise and the Hare includes excerpts from the following work and recording:
Alexander Borodin: Symphony No. 2
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Gunzenhauser
Naxos 550238
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Credits
Storyteller: Steve Seel
Writer: Steve Seel
Illustrations: Nancy Carlson
Producer: Valerie Kahler
Digital producers: Seiji Cataldo and James Napoli
Senior digital producer: Randy Salas
Program director: Julie Amacher
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