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Harold and Terrance's Race

Once there was a hare named Harold and a tortoise named Terrance. They bickered and fought verbally in front of their friends like Giraffe, Elephant, Monkey, Chimp, Parrot, Chipmunk, and Hummingbirds.

Harold and Terrance arguing in front of their friends

Harold insulted Terrance for being slow, while Terrance insulted Harold for being too fast and not enjoying life.

Harold and Terrance insulting each other

One day, Harold went to the nearby pond to drink some water. He sat on a rock, but the rock started moving - it was actually Terrance!

Harold sitting on Terrance, who is disguised as a rock

Harold became shocked and angry, shouting at Terrance for being slow.

Harold shouting at Terrance

Terrance, tired of the labels, went to Harold's burrow and challenged him to a race.

Terrance challenging Harold to a race

Reflection Questions

  • How did Harold insult Terrance?
  • Why did Terrance challenge Harold to a race?
  • What happened when Harold sat on the rock?

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