The Parrot and the Tortoise

Percy the parrot fills the bright green forest with chatter and flapping wings, while his friend Theo the tortoise moves slowly and notices small things. When Percy learns of a hidden waterfall deep in the woods, the two companions set out together, Percy flying ahead and Theo plodding steadily at his own pace.

On the journey, Percy begins to slow down and spot a rainbow beetle, fish beneath a rock and a frog on a lily pad, while Theo listens patiently to stories of faraway places. This gentle tale by Jane MEADOW explores friendship and different ways of experiencing the world, showing young readers that quiet wonders can be exciting and that patience and listening matter. The story can be read on Kids Tale Book.