a cane and preferred to not move much at all. He could sit on a warm rock and tell stories for days.
And animals would come from all over the forest to hear what he had to say. But no one was more interested in listening to Tiberius than Lucky the Lizard.
Working hard and making good choices is the very best way to be lucky. And, as Lucky knew, sometimes you need a grown-up to help you know which choice is right.
One day Lucky found Tiberius on his rock and said, “Excuse me sir, but I have a very big question for you.”
“Big questions are heavy, my child,” Tiberius answered. “I would be honored to help you carry yours.”
Lucky smiled and continued. “One of the ways in which I am very fortunate,” he said, “is that I am clever. But how do I become wise, like you?”
The ancient tortoise nodded and said, “Hmmmm. This is a big question. The most important part of the answer, I think, is something you have already figured out.”
“What is most important?” Lucky asked, not sure how he could have figured it out since he had no idea what they were talking about.
“The important part is understanding that wisdom and cleverness are not the same thing. In fact they are not even related at all. It is good to be clever. Cleverness can get a young turtle out of almost any trouble. But a wise turtle would never get into the trouble in the first place. Most importantly cleverness speaks, while wisdom listens.”
Lucky thought on this for a moment. “I came to listen, sir,” he said. “Does that mean I am already wise?”
“Oh heavens no!” said the tortoise with a gentle laugh. “But if you continue to listen for a great many years, one day I am certain you will be.”
Lucky realized in that moment that he was glad to be clever, but that’s not what made him lucky. What made him so very fortunate was having teachers like Tiberius in his life to show him how to grow up to be not just lucky, but kind and happy and wise.
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Funny Jokes for Kids
Q: What do you call a rich lizard?
A: Gold-blooded!
Q: What kind of tiles can’t you stick on walls?
A: Reptiles!
Q: What is a chameleon’s motto?
A: A change is as good as a rest!
Q: What is a snake’s favorite dance?
A: Snake, rattle, and roll!
Q: What do you say if you meet a toad?
A: Warts new?
Q: How does a snake weigh itself?
A: With its scales!
Q: When is a car like a frog?
A: When it’s being toad!
Q: What is a snake’s favorite flower?
A: Coily-flower!
Q: When does a lizard use the word “moo”?
A: When he’s learning a new language!
Q: How do turtles call other animals?
A: They use a shellphone!
Games and Puzzles
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Can you find your way through the maze?
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Game and Puzzle Solutions
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