The Slow Turtle and the Brave Bird

 


One day in a green forest, there lived a slow turtle and a brave little bird. The turtle liked to walk slowly near the river, while the bird loved to fly high in the sky. The bird often laughed and said, “You are too slow! You will never go far.” The turtle only smiled and said, “Slow is okay. I just keep going.”

One afternoon, a big fire started in the forest. Many animals ran away quickly. The bird flew high, but thick smoke made her tired. She could not see the way and felt scared. The turtle slowly walked to the river and found a safe path. He called, “Follow me! I know a safe place!”

The bird followed the turtle and soon they were safe near the water. The bird felt sorry and said, “I was wrong. You are slow, but you are smart and brave.” The turtle smiled and said, “Everyone is special in their own way.”

Moral: Never laugh at others. Everyone has their own strength.