Toby the turtle was slow, but he believed in trying his best every day.
One sunny morning, Daisy the dog barked playfully and said, “Let’s have a race!”
Toby smiled and nodded, even though he knew Daisy was super fast.
They lined up near the garden path, and the birds chirped, “Ready, set, go!”
Daisy zoomed ahead, her tail wagging like a flag in the wind.
But halfway through, she stopped to sniff some flowers and chase a butterfly.
Toby kept going, steady and calm, one little step at a time.
When Daisy looked back, she saw Toby crossing the finish line with a big grin!
They both laughed, and Daisy said, “You’re not just slow—you’re smart!”