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The Tortoise and the Hare Race

Once upon a sunny day, in a green, grassy meadow, a tortoise and a hare decided to race.

The sun is shining, the meadow is alive with colorful flowers and fluttering butterflies. The Slow and steady tortoise, with a green shell and kind eyes is plodding along, while the Fast and bouncy hare, with a fluffy white tail and curious eyes is bouncing with excitement.
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The hare hopped fast, swift as a breeze, while the tortoise trudged slow, as steady as trees.

The Fast and bouncy hare, with a fluffy white tail and curious eyes is zooming through the meadow, making a whooshing sound as he goes, while the Slow and steady tortoise, with a green shell and kind eyes is slowly moving forward with a deliberate, plodding rhythm.
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With a sudden zap, the hare dashed far ahead, leaving the tortoise far behind instead.

The Fast and bouncy hare, with a fluffy white tail and curious eyes is now a small dot in the distance, disappearing in a cloud of dust, while the Slow and steady tortoise, with a green shell and kind eyes is still a tiny speck far behind.
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But as the sun started to dip, the hare decided to take a quick, rocky nap, and he was soon fast asleep, with a crunch and a snap.

The sun is setting, casting a warm, orange glow on the meadow. The Fast and bouncy hare, with a fluffy white tail and curious eyes is curled up under a tree, snoring loudly, with little pebbles and twigs around him.
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Meanwhile, the tortoise trekked on with great glee, passing the hare who was snoring, as slow as could be.

The Slow and steady tortoise, with a green shell and kind eyes is plodding steadily, a determined look on his face, while the Fast and bouncy hare, with a fluffy white tail and curious eyes is sound asleep under the tree, oblivious to the world around him.
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Finally, the tortoise reached the finish line, and won the race with a joyful sign.

The Slow and steady tortoise, with a green shell and kind eyes is crossing the finish line, a big smile on his face, while the Fast and bouncy hare, with a fluffy white tail and curious eyes is still sleeping under the tree.
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So remember, my dear, it's not always the fast, but the steady and determined that will make it last.

The meadow is now peaceful as the sun sets, with a message of wisdom lingering in the air.
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Reflection Questions

  • How do you think the tortoise felt when he won the race?
  • What do you think the hare learned from taking a nap during the race?
  • Why is it important to be steady and patient, like the tortoise?

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