The Big Race: Slow and Steady

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#1

Gaga got out of the mud puddle and started running again.

#2

But now he was tired.

#3

"I ate too many berries. And I played too much. I am so tired. Maybe I will rest for just one minute."

#4

Gaga lay down under the tree. He closed his eyes.

#5

"Just for one minute," he said.

#6

But one minute became two minutes. Two minutes became five. And then... Gaga fell asleep!

#7

And Loopy? He was still walking. Step by step. He was getting very close now.

#8

"One step, two steps, keep going."

#9

Loopy walked right past Gaga. He did not stop. He did not look back. He just kept going.

#10

Loopy could see the finish line. He was almost there! Bubbles and Mother Duck were cheering.

#11

"Loopy! Loopy is coming! He is going to win!" says Bubbles.

#12

Back under the tree, Gaga heard the cheering. He woke up and jumped to his feet.

#13

"Oh no! The race! I fell asleep! Run! Run! RUN!" says Gaga.

#14

Gaga ran as fast as he could. But it was too late.

#15

"One step, two steps... I can see it! The finish line!" says Loopy.

#16

"And the winner is... Loopy! Loopy wins the Big Pond Race!" says Mr. Red.

#17

Everyone cheered for Loopy! He was the slowest runner, but he came in first!

#18

Gaga finally arrived at the finish line. He was last. He was covered in mud and berry juice.

#19

"I lost. I was the fastest, but I lost. How did that happen?" asks Gaga.

#20

"You are faster than me, Gaga. But you stopped too many times," says Loopy.

#21

"Being fast is good. But never giving up is even better," says Mother Duck.

#22

"You are right. I was too busy playing and eating. Loopy, you never stopped. You were steady!" says Gaga.

#23

"Next time, let us run together! It is more fun with a friend," says Loopy.

#24

"Yes! And next time, I will not stop for berries. Well... maybe just one," says Gaga.

#25

"Remember everyone: slow and steady wins the race!" says Mr. Red.

#26

"Hooray for Loopy! The steadiest duck at the pond!" says Bubbles.

#27

And so, Loopy learned that you do not have to be the fastest. You just have to keep going.

#28

One step, two steps, keep going. Slow and steady wins the race. The End.