Video - Perseverance Pays Off

Sure, here's a concise version of the story, fitting within 1000 characters: --- In a peaceful forest lived Toby the wise turtle. One sunny day, he gathered his friends at the base of a tall hill to teach them about perseverance. “My friends, today we’ll climb this hill. Remember, slow and steady wins the race,” Toby said. The animals hesitated but followed Toby. The path was rocky and steep. Benny the bunny, Freddie the fox, and Sally the squirrel struggled. “I’m so tired,” Benny panted. Toby encouraged, “Rest if you need, but don’t give up.” Halfway up, the animals wanted to quit. Toby reminded them, “Think of how far we’ve come. Let’s keep going, one step at a time.” Inspired, they continued. Finally, they reached the summit. The view was breathtaking. “We did it!” Sally exclaimed. Toby smiled, “Today, you’ve learned perseverance. It’s about moving forward, no matter how tough.” **End:** "Thank you for joining us. Remember, slow and steady wins the race