Hare solves his family?s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one?s wits to overcome hardship. ?As usual, Stevens? animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It?s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.