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imed ben smida

5th Feb 2025

The Monkey and the Turtle

Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a monkey named Mishu and a turtle named Tulip. The forest was alive with tall trees, clear waters, and sweet bananas hanging everywhere. Mishu loved adventures. One sunny day, he swung down to see Tulip splashing playfully in the river. "Hey Tulip! I can run faster than anyone! Want to race?" he shouted. Tulip giggled, "But how can I race a speedy monkey like you?" Mishu replied, "We’ll race to the other side of the river and back!" Tulip smiled, feeling a challenge brewing.

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The animals gathered to watch as Mishu announced, "On your marks! Get set! Go!" He sprinted ahead like the wind, while Tulip moved steadily towards the water. When Mishu reached the riverbank, he froze. "Uh-oh! How will I cross?" He looked at Tulip swimming confidently. "Don't worry, Mishu! I'll come back for you!" she called back, smiling. With determination, Mishu thought, "I just need to find a way!" Tulip reached the finish line, and with a clever idea, she asked her friend, Lila the bird, to help tell everyone she won! Mishu was surprised, realizing that speed isn’t the only way to win races. "Today, I learned that intelligence matters, too," he said, as Tulip agreed beautifully.

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From that day on, Mishu and Tulip became the best of friends. They learned that working together is better than competing against one another. The forest felt brighter with their laughter and teamwork, and they enjoyed many more adventures together, teaching everyone that different strengths make great teams.