Once upon a time, there was a little tortoise who lived in a forest. One day, he decided to have a race with all the other animals. The hare was fast and confident, but the tortoise was slow and steady.

The race started and the hare ran as fast as he could, leaving the tortoise far behind. But when the hare stopped to take a nap, the tortoise caught up and eventually won the race. The hare was surprised, but the tortoise reminded him that slow and steady wins the race.

After the race, the animals went to a nearby stream to cool off. The water was cold, but it was a hot day so everyone was grateful for the chance to rest. The tortoise felt especially happy, because he learned that it’s not always about being fast or slow, but about working together and helping each other.

The end.

Reflections

1. Who won the race between the hare and the tortoise?
2. What lesson did the tortoise learn from the race?
3. How did the animals cool off after the race?
4. Why was the tortoise happy at the end of the story?
5. If you were in the race, would you rather be fast or slow like the hare or the tortoise? Why?