Theo the Turtle Who Didn’t Like to Hurry

Theo is the slowest turtle in the pond—and that’s exactly what makes him special. When everyone else rushes ahead, Theo discovers the power of moving at his own pace. Theo the turtle lives by a peaceful pond where everyone seems to be in a hurry. Ducks race across the water, fish dart through reeds, and frogs leap from place to place as fast as they can. Everyone praises speed—everyone except Theo. Theo moves slowly. He thinks slowly. He enjoys the little things others rush past. But being slow makes Theo feel left behind, especially when his friends tease him for never keeping up. When an unexpected problem arises at the pond, it isn’t speed that saves the day—it’s patience, careful thinking, and noticing what others miss. As Theo learns to trust himself, the pond learns an important lesson too: being slow doesn’t mean being weak.