Presents a contemporary takeoff on the familiar folktale.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of rabbits and hares, some of which can run at speeds of forty-five miles per hour or more.

Lew the hare does not want to share the food in the cabbage patch with Digger the mole, so Digger challenges Lew to a race and tricks him into playing fair.

While looking for spring, Hopper the little hare, meets some new animal friends.

Photographs and text provide information about jackrabbits, explaining where they live, their physical characteristics, and their behaviors. Includes a glossary, and suggestions for further study.

As newborn rabbits and hares grow up as neighbors, the rabbits' father notes how differently they grow and develop.

Hare likes to hurry through the day, unlike Tortoise, but manages to slow down for his favorite bedtime story.