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The Great Journey of the Tiny Snail - Kids story

Adventures in Perseverance and Friendship

By Rajeswari AkkiniPublished 3 years ago 5 min read
The Great Journey of the Tiny Snail - Kids story
Photo by Михаил Павленко on Unsplash

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a tiny snail named Snailie. Snailie was no ordinary snail; she was the smallest snail in her family and often felt left behind. Snailie dreamed of going on a great adventure, but her family always told her that she was too small and too slow to ever make it far.

But Snailie was determined to prove them wrong, and so one day she set out on a great journey all by herself. She crawled and crawled, her little feet moving as fast as they could, and before long, she found herself deep in the heart of the forest.

Snailie was amazed at all the wonders she saw. There were tall trees with branches that stretched up to the sky, and colorful flowers that bloomed in the meadows. There were birds that sang beautiful songs, and little critters that scurried about, all going about their business.

Snailie knew she had to be careful, though, for there were also dangers lurking in the forest. There were sharp rocks and thorns that could hurt her delicate shell, and there were hungry birds and other predators that would love nothing more than to make a meal out of a tiny snail.

Snailie persevered, though, and she pushed on through the forest. She climbed over rocks and logs, and she crawled through dense bushes and thorny thickets. She never gave up, even when the journey became hard and the path seemed too long.

One day, after many long weeks of crawling, Snailie reached the end of the forest. She found herself at the edge of a great sea, the waves crashing against the shore. Snailie was amazed by the sight, and she knew that her journey was not yet over.

Without hesitation, Snailie crawled along the beach, feeling the sand beneath her feet and the spray of the ocean on her shell. She continued on for many days, never giving up, always crawling forward towards the unknown.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Snailie reached the end of the beach. She found herself at the base of a great cliff, towering up into the sky. Snailie knew that this was the end of her journey, for she could go no further.

But Snailie was not sad; she was proud of herself for having come so far. She knew that even though she was small and slow, she had accomplished something great. She had journeyed through the forest and along the beach, and she had seen wonders that she never could have imagined.

As Snailie sat at the base of the cliff, feeling the warmth of the sun on her shell, she realized something very important. She had not journeyed alone; she had had the forest and the beach and the sea to keep her company. She had seen the beauty of nature, and she had learned that even the tiniest creature could make a great journey.

Snailie felt happy and content, for she knew that she had done something truly special. She had proven that even the smallest and slowest creatures could accomplish great things if they set their minds to it. And so, she closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of the sun, and let out a contented sigh.

As Snailie sat at the base of the cliff, basking in the warm sunlight, she suddenly heard a faint voice calling out to her.

"Hey there, little one! What brings you here all by yourself?" the voice called out.

Snailie looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. The voice sounded friendly and inviting, so she called back, "Oh, hello! I'm Snailie, and I just finished my great journey. I came to see the sea and the cliff."

As she spoke, she saw a seagull flying overhead, and she realized that it was the one talking to her.

"Well, well, well! Look at you, little Snailie, all grown up and exploring the world! I'm so impressed!" said the seagull.

Snailie blushed at the compliment, feeling proud of herself for impressing someone.

The seagull continued, "I've been watching you all this while, little Snailie. You've come a long way, and you've seen so much of the world. I'm sure you've learned a lot too!"

Snailie nodded in agreement, "Yes, I have! I've seen so many amazing things and learned that even the smallest creatures can do great things!"

The seagull cawed in agreement, "Yes, that's so true! You don't have to be big or fast to do something amazing. You just need to have the determination and the spirit of adventure! And you've got that, little Snailie!"

Snailie beamed with happiness, feeling grateful for the encouragement from the seagull.

The seagull then flew down to land beside Snailie, and they chatted for a while longer. The seagull shared stories about all the amazing things she had seen on her journeys, and Snailie listened in awe.

As the sun began to set, the seagull said, "Well, little Snailie, it's time for me to head back to my family. But before I go, let me give you a little gift. This is a small shell that I found on my travels. It's not much, but I hope it will remind you of all the amazing things you've seen and done on your journey."

The seagull then placed a small, shiny shell beside Snailie, and with a wave of her wings, she flew away, leaving Snailie alone once again.

Snailie felt touched by the seagull's kindness, and she picked up the small shell. She felt a surge of emotion as she looked at it, remembering all the amazing things she had seen and done on her journey.

As she gazed out at the sea, watching the sun dip below the horizon, she realized that her journey wasn't over yet. There was still so much more to see and do, and she knew that she wanted to keep exploring the world.

And so, with a newfound sense of adventure and determination, Snailie set off once again, ready to see what other wonders the world had in store for her. She crawled along the beach, her little feet moving as fast as they could, excited to see where her journey would take her next.

And so, Snailie continued her great journey, filled with the spirit of adventure and the determination to see the world. And even though she was small and slow, she knew that she could do great things if she just kept on crawling forward.

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About the Creator

Rajeswari Akkini

Hi, my name is Rajeswari Akkini and I love writing children's stories! I am a proud mother of two beautiful daughters, and I have always enjoyed creating stories for them and their friends.

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