00:00The Great Forest Race
00:01Once upon a time in a beautiful forest called Sunny Hollow,
00:12all the animals were excited for the Great Forest Race.
00:16This year, the prize was the special golden carrot.
00:19Known to be the yummiest, crunchiest carrot in the whole forest,
00:24Willow the tortoise wanted to win it more than anything.
00:27Flash was a celebrity in Sunny Hollow.
00:31With his lightning speed and his knack for showing off,
00:34he loved being the centre of attention.
00:37This race will be over in a flash just like me, he laughed.
00:42Willow, on the other hand, was quiet and thoughtful.
00:46She didn't mind that she was slower.
00:48She had trained hard, but her real strength was her patience.
00:53She didn't believe in rushing.
00:54She believed in reaching the finish line, one steady step at a time.
01:00When the race began, Flash bolted down the path like lightning.
01:04He raced so fast that the wind whistled through his ears.
01:08After a few minutes, he looked back and saw no one in sight.
01:12He laughed.
01:13Ha ha ha ha!
01:14I'm so far ahead, I can take a break, he said.
01:18He spotted some juicy blueberries and stopped to snack.
01:21This is easy, he said, munching happily.
01:27Willow, on the other hand, moved slow and steady.
01:30She greeted the chipmunks and waved to the squirrels who cheered her on.
01:34But!
01:35She didn't slow down.
01:36She had her eyes set on that golden carrot and kept moving forward, one step at a time.
01:43Meanwhile, Flash finished his snack and heard lively music.
01:47He saw the animals having a dance-off under a tree and grinned.
01:52I can show off my dance moves and still win, he thought, jumping into the circle and spinning around.
01:59The animals cheered.
02:00Go! Flash! Go!
02:02He loved the attention and danced longer than he planned.
02:07Other racers were having their own adventures too.
02:10Pip the frog was leaping happily between puddles, splashing as he went.
02:15Whee! This is fun, he croaked, forgetting the race for a moment.
02:23Rusty the raccoon found shiny rocks and feathers on the trail and stopped to pick them up.
02:28Treasure! he said, distracted by the sparkles.
02:32Daisy the squirrel zoomed ahead, leaping from branch to branch.
02:37But when she found some acorns, she couldn't resist taking a few.
02:40These will be perfect for my winter pantry, she thought.
02:46Benny the badger thought he'd take a shortcut but got stuck in some brambles.
02:50Oh no! he grumbled, trying to wiggle free.
02:54Back on the path, Willow trotted on, focused and determined one step at a time.
03:00The sun began to dip lower, painting the sky with warm oranges and purples.
03:08Suddenly, Flash realised how long he'd been dancing.
03:12Oh no! he gasped, racing back to the path.
03:15He ran as fast as he could, but when he reached the final bend, his heart sank.
03:20Willow was already crossing the finish line, smiling as she won the golden carrot.
03:26The crowd cheered for Willow.
03:28Woohoo! Congratulations, Willow!
03:31Flash skidded to a stop.
03:33Wow, Willow, you really did it! he said, catching his breath.
03:39Willow nodded, smiling shyly.
03:41Sometimes, slow and steady wins the race, she said.
03:45One by one, the other animals crossed the finish line too.
03:51Pip croaked, next time I'll save the splashing for after I win.
03:56Rusty grinned, holding up his shiny stone.
03:59And maybe I'll keep my eyes on the path instead of treasure hunting.
04:04Daisy giggled as she munched on an acorn.
04:07And I'll resist the snack, or at least try.
04:12Benny chuckled and patted his fur.
04:14No more shortcuts for me, that's for sure.
04:18The animals all laughed together, happy to have raced and learned something new.
04:22Even though Willow won the golden carrot, everyone felt like a winner, because they had fun along the way.
04:29That day, the animals learned that racing isn't just about being fast.
04:34It's about keeping your eye on the goal, staying humble and enjoying the journey.
04:39And in Sunny Hollow, that's what made the Great Forest Race truly special.
04:45The time is martial arts.
