3 reviews
Chapters
5
Language
English - US
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Published
November 24, 2025
Flicker the firefly was the fastest flier in Sparklewood Forest, but he was also the most impatient! He zipped and zoomed, often forgetting to look where he was going, bumping into leaves and getting tangled in spiderwebs. One sunny morning, the annual Great Forest Race was announced! The grand prize was a sparkly dewdrop crown. Flicker, of course, was sure he'd win. He bragged to everyone, especially Barnaby the beetle, who was known for his slow, steady pace. Barnaby just smiled and polished his shiny shell. The race began, and Flicker shot off like a tiny rocket, leaving a trail of light. He was so far ahead, he decided to stop and play, chasing butterflies and napping on a dandelion. Meanwhile, Barnaby, though slow, carefully followed the path, navigated around puddles, and thanked the helpful ants for directions. When Flicker finally remembered the race, he was shocked to see Barnaby nearing the finish line! Flicker sped up, but his hurried flight made him clumsy. He got lost in a maze of tall grass and almost fell into a prickly bush. Barnaby, with his consistent, careful steps, crossed the finish line just as Flicker, flustered and a little scratched, finally arrived. Flicker learned a valuable lesson that day. Winning isn't just about being fast; it's about being focused, careful, and persistent. Barnaby, the slow and steady beetle, was crowned the champion and shared his dewdrop crown with Flicker, showing him that true friendship and lessons learned are more precious than any prize. From then on, Flicker still loved to fly fast, but he also learned the joy of taking his time, enjoying the journey, and being steady, proving that sometimes, slow and steady really does win the race, and makes for a much happier adventure!
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