Listen to the Narration:
While Chipmunk was foraging for food, she spied a big, beautiful acorn on the branch of a tall oak tree. The idea of climbing that high scared her, but she decided to give it a go.
Chipmunk tried her hardest to reach the acorn and fell . . . then tried again, and fell again. After many attempts, she realized the acorn was simply out of her reach.
Rabbit had been watching, and was impressed. “You didn’t succeed, but I think you did something even better,” he said.
“Oh, and what’s that?” asked Chipmunk.
“You deserved to succeed,” answered Rabbit.
For Parents: What Stoic Quote Does This Story Illustrate?
“We can’t guarantee success, we can do something better, we can deserve it.”
Joseph Addison, from the play “Cato”
