Timmy the Turtle Learns to Go Slow

Once upon a time, in a bright green forest, there lived a

little turtle named Timmy. Timmy had a strong shell, tiny feet,

and a very gentle smile. But Timmy was slow. Very,

very slow. The rabbit hopped, hop hop! The deer ran, zoom zoom!

Timmy sighed. I wish I could be fast, he said softly. Then Timmy stopped.

He saw a butterfly dancing. He smelled a flower. He heard birds

singing. I like going slow, he said. You always notice

the best things. And from that day on, Timmy walked happily, one slow step