The Tortoise And The Hare

You’ve read so many stories about the tortoise and the hare, but you’ll enjoy this story as it refreshes you and the children. This bedtime story for kids will entertain both you and your kids.

Once there was a tortoise. The tortoise lived near the bank of the river. He always helps others. Once, a hare was drowning in the river. The tortoise was grazing nearby. He heard the shout of a hare. When he came close to the bank of the river, he saw that a hare was drowning in the river.

The tortoise jumped into the river and saved the life of the hare. After that day, the hare and the tortoise became friends. The hare came to meet the tortoise daily. The hare had a bad habit; he always said that the tortoise couldn’t beat him in the race as he ran faster than anyone.

The tortoise remained calm and relaxed as he thought the hare was his best friend. One day, when it was very hot, the tortoise looked dull and weak because he had gone far away to visit the jungle.

He was exhausted. The hare came to meet the tortoise. He welcomed his friend smilingly. The tortoise and the hare were talking to each other; the hare said to the tortoise Today I’ve come to defeat you. The tortoise smiled and thought he was joking. But the hare was serious.

The Tortoise and The Hare Fight

The tortoise was very disheartened by the hare’s taunting. The tortoise decided to race with the hare in his mind. The next day, when the hare came to meet the tortoise, he started to taunt the tortoise again. He began to brag about himself, saying that no one could beat him and he could run fast.

The tortoise told the hare, You shouldn’t say like this; The hare told him, You’re the lazy tortoise, ‘How could you beat me!’ If you thought you could beat me in the race, come and beat me in front of the jungle.

The tortoise accepted the hare’s challenge. He told the hare that he could slow but beat him in the race. The hare laughed at the tortoise.

The Tortoise and The Hare Race Day

On race day, the jungle animals were at the starting spot to watch this interesting competition. The tortoise and the hare came near each other; the hare smiled to see his lazy friend in front of him to run against him.

I would beat you, and you would lose this race. The tortoise said, Let’s start the race and watch who will win the race. The finish line was an old tree. The race started, and the hare was out of sight, but the tortoise ran slowly. In the middle of the race, the hare thought I should rest, as the tortoise was lazy, and he couldn’t reach the destination before me.

The hare slept under a tree’s shadow because that day was very hot. The hare felt peace under the tree and remained asleep for a long time. On the other side, the tortoise did not stop at any point. He ran consistently and reached the destination before the hare could reach the final destination.
The jungle shouted for the tortoise; the hare woke up by listening to the animals’ voices. He thought the tortoise would remain in the middle of the track as it was very slow. When he reached the final point, he was shocked to see that the tortoise had been present before.

He felt ashamed then, and he insulted his friend a lot. He shouldn’t do this to his friend. After that, the tortoise and the hare smiled to see each other. He apologized to his friend. After that day, they remained good friends, and the hare did not brag about his fast speed.

Moral For Kids

How do other animals react to the race challenge?

The Animals Respond

As soon as the hare challenged the tortoise to a race, word spread quickly through the jungle. Many animals came to watch, eager to see what would happen next. There were giggles and whispers among them, for the idea of a slow-moving tortoise racing against the speedy hare seemed funny to all. Some monkeys swung from the trees to get a better look, and even old Mr. Owl peered down, keen not to miss the excitement. The animals could hardly believe the tortoise had agreed—and they waited eagerly for the race to begin.

What lessons do the hare and the tortoise learn from the race? 

The tortoise and the hare story teaches that no one should degrade others by highlighting their weaknesses. One should not tease others by taunting them.
If someone taunts you for any weakness, you should consider this story, as it teaches us patience, perseverance, and steadfastness in our decisions.
The person who shows off pride in front of others and shows that he is superior to all, this story gives them the lesson of pride hath a fall.
After the race, the hare stood there in disbelief, feeling embarrassed and humbled by what had happened. The tortoise smiled gently and reminded him, “Slow and steady wins the race.” From that day on, both animals learned valuable lessons about humility and perseverance. The hare realized that arrogance and overconfidence could lead to unexpected defeat, while the tortoise’s steady and determined approach brought him victory. This story encourages us all to stay humble, be persistent in our efforts, and respect others, no matter their pace or abilities.