용감한 작은 거북이 '토비'

옛날, 키 큰 풀과 야생화로 둘러싸인 조용한 연못에 토비라는 작은 거북이가 살고 있었어요. 토비는 수줍음이 많았고 겁이 날 때마다 종종 껍질 속에 숨었습니다. 연못에 있는 다른 동물들은 더 빠르고 더 컸으며, 토비는 때때로 자신도 그들처럼 되기를 바랐습니다.

어느 날, 연못에 강한 바람이 불어 동물들의 집을 보호하고 있던 키 큰 풀들이 쓰러졌습니다. 오리들은 놀라서 꽥꽥거렸고, 개구리들은 초조하게 뛰었고, 심지어 물고기들도 어찌할 바를 몰라 원을 그리며 헤엄쳤습니다.

토비는 자신이 도와야 한다는 것을 알았지만 그는 단지 작은 거북이에 불과했습니다. 그는 과연 무엇을 할 수 있었을까? 하지만 그때 그는 어머니가 그에게 했던 말을 기억했습니다. "토비야, 너는 작지만 네 방식대로 강하고 용감하다."

모든 용기를 모아 토비는 천천히 껍질 밖으로 기어나와 강한 작은 다리로 풀들을 밀어 올리기 시작했습니다. 힘든 일이었지만 토비는 포기하지 않았습니다. 다른 동물들은 토비의 용기를 보고 돕기로 결정했습니다. 그들은 함께 연못을 복원하기 위해 노력했고, 곧 다시 안전하고 아늑해졌습니다.

작업이 완료되자 동물들은 모두 토비를 응원했습니다. "당신은 우리 집을 구했습니다!" 그들은 소리쳤다. 토비는 자신이 비록 작지만 변화를 만들 수 있는 큰 마음과 용기를 가지고 있음을 깨달았습니다.

그날부터 토비는 자신의 껍질 속에 그다지 숨지 않았습니다. 그는 용기란 가장 크거나 가장 빠른 것이 아니라는 것을 알고 있었습니다. 그것은 당신이 아무리 작더라도 다른 사람들을 돕기 위해 할 수 있는 일을 하는 것이었습니다.

잘 자요, 작은 영웅들. 용기에는 모든 규모가 있으며, 가장 작은 용기의 행동이라도 가장 큰 변화를 가져올 수 있다는 점을 기억하십시오. 잘 자고 나만의 용감한 모험을 꿈꾸세요.

 

The Brave Little Turtle

Once upon a time, in a quiet pond surrounded by tall grasses and wildflowers, there lived a little turtle named Toby. Toby was shy and often hid inside his shell whenever he felt scared. The other animals in the pond were faster and bigger, and Toby sometimes wished he could be more like them.

One day, a strong wind blew through the pond, and it knocked over the tall grasses that protected the animals' homes. The ducks quacked in alarm, the frogs hopped nervously, and even the fish swam in circles, unsure of what to do.

Toby knew he had to help, but he was just a small turtle. What could he possibly do? But then, he remembered something his mother had told him: "You may be small, Toby, but you are strong and brave in your own way."

Gathering all his courage, Toby slowly crawled out of his shell and began to push the grasses back up with his strong little legs. It was hard work, but Toby didn’t give up. The other animals saw Toby's bravery and decided to help. Together, they worked to restore the pond, and soon, it was safe and cozy once again.

When the work was done, all the animals cheered for Toby. "You saved our home!" they exclaimed. Toby realized that even though he was small, he had a big heart and the courage to make a difference.

From that day on, Toby didn’t hide in his shell as much. He knew that bravery wasn’t about being the biggest or the fastest; it was about doing what you can to help others, no matter how small you are.

Goodnight, little heroes. Remember, bravery comes in all sizes, and even the smallest acts of courage can make the biggest difference. Sleep well and dream of your own brave adventures.