CB - Mora and Brooks, The Race of Toad and Deer

֍The Race of Toad and Deer; Retold by Pat Mora and Maya Itzna Brooks, Illustrator (1995)     14 oz --- [ages 2-5, reading grades 1-3] [Mayan Legends and Folk Tales]

A fun folk, animal tale with the message that if you have good ideas and friends you can win races even if one runs (hops) slower.  Nicely illustrated.