Once upon a time, there was a Crocodile who lived in a big river. He was very strong and loved to swim in the water. One day, the Crocodile saw a wise Turtle sitting on a rock. The Crocodile wanted to learn something from the Turtle.
The Crocodile approached the Turtle politely and asked, 'Dear Turtle, can you teach me something?' The Turtle smiled and replied, 'Of course, dear Crocodile. I can teach you patience.' The Crocodile was curious to know more about patience.
The Turtle explained, 'Patience means waiting calmly without getting angry or upset. If you wait and watch, you will learn many things.' The Crocodile tried to be patient but found it difficult. The Turtle told him to practice every day.
Months passed, and the Crocodile learned to wait patiently. He saw beautiful birds flying, fish swimming, and flowers blossoming. The Crocodile was amazed by the wonders around him that he had never noticed before.
One day, the Crocodile met a lost baby bird. The bird was tired and hungry. The Crocodile remembered his friend, Turtle, and decided to help the little bird. He waited by the river until the mother bird came searching for her baby.
The mother bird was so grateful for the Crocodile's kindness that she promised to be his friend forever. The Crocodile realized that by being patient and helping others, he could make new friends and be happier.
From that day on, the Crocodile became known as the friendliest creature in the river. He always remembered the lessons he learned from the wise Turtle and tried to help others whenever he could. And they all lived happily ever after.
What did you learn from this story?
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