Fearless in the Forest

Story Summary:

In a peaceful forest pond lives Toby, a tiny turtle who is always afraid of trying new things. While his animal friends — a fast squirrel, a flying parrot, and a jumping frog — play, Toby watches from a corner, too scared to join.

One day, a strong wind blows and carries away Sparky the baby squirrel, who lands on a rock in the middle of a fast stream. All the animals panic — none of them can swim well enough to help.

Toby, though scared, remembers what his grandma told him: