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The Lazy Turtle

Once upon a time, there was a lazy turtle named Timmy. He liked to sleep all day long.

A lazy turtle sleeping under a big green tree

Timmy's friends, Sammy the Squirrel and Bobby the Bunny, decided to help him.

A squirrel and a bunny looking at the sleeping turtle

They gently woke Zachy up and took him for a walk by the river.

The turtle, squirrel, and bunny walking near the river

Zachy saw a beautiful butterfly and felt excited. He started running and playing with his friends.

A colorful butterfly flying with the turtle, squirrel, and bunny

Zachy realized that having fun with friends was better than sleeping all day.

The turtle happily playing with the squirrel and bunny

Since then, Zachy always spent time with his friends and enjoyed many adventures together.

The turtle, squirrel, and bunny having fun on various adventures

And they all lived happily ever after!

The turtle, squirrel, and bunny smiling and waving

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Timmy like to sleep all day?
  • Who woke Timmy up and took him for a walk?
  • What did Timmy learn was better than sleeping all day?

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