The Fox and the Little Turtle

In a bright woodland filled with ferns and flowers, a young fox named Finn spends his days running as fast as he can. One morning he meets Tilly, a small turtle wearing a tiny blue neckerchief, and invites her to race. Finn wins without effort, but Tilly's disappointment shows him that speed is not something they can share. That evening he thinks of a different game: a treasure hunt with clues written on leaves, planned so the two can move along together at Tilly's pace.

The trail carries the friends past the pond, the old oak and the berry bushes, ending at a quiet nook beside the babbling brook. As they go, Finn notices mushrooms, beetles and minnows he had never seen while racing, and Tilly grows sure enough to lead the way. Written by Jane MEADOW, this gentle tale for early readers and bedtime reading can be found on Kids Tale Book.