The Flying Turtle

    By irinakorotkov

    The Flying Turtle cover image

    09 Nov, 2024

    a turtle is sitting on a rock in the middle of a river surrounded by trees and butterflies flying around, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Timmy, the turtle, lived happily in his burrow. But he had a dream, an unusual one for a turtle. He wanted to fly like the birds.

    a painting of a turtle on a rock in a forest with birds flying around it and a stream running through the forest, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Every day, he watched the birds soaring high, their colorful feathers glistening in the sun. His desire to fly grew stronger.

    a painting of an owl sitting on a log in a forest with a stream running through it and trees around it, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, high detail illustration

    Timmy decided to ask the wise owl for advice. The owl listened to his wish and said, 'To fly, you need wings and courage.'

    a bird with a bandanna on its head standing in a forest next to a river and trees with green leaves, sots art, a character portrait, Brom, magic the gathering artwork

    'But I'm a turtle, I don't have wings,' said Timmy, disheartened. 'Courage, my dear, is more important,' the owl replied with a smile.

    a turtle is flying a kite in the air over a lake and a forest with a kite flying in the sky, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    The next day, Timmy saw children flying kites by the river. An idea popped in his mind - 'If I can't grow wings, I can use a kite!'

    a turtle flying a kite in a park by a river with a butterfly flying above it and a butterfly on its back, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    He found a big, beautiful kite stuck in a tree. With all his might, he tugged at the string until the kite came free.

    a painting of an owl on a rock overlooking a river and mountains with a heart shaped patch in its beak, fantasy art, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, magic the gathering artwork

    Timmy climbed to the top of the cliff with the kite. His heart pounded as he prepared to jump, but he remembered the owl's words about courage.

    a turtle flying a kite over a river in a mountainous area with a mountain range in the background and a river running through it, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    With a deep breath, Timmy took the leap. The wind caught the kite, and he was flying! He felt the thrill of the cool air and the incredible view.

    a painting of a turtle flying over a river at sunset with a sunset in the background and clouds in the sky, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    Timmy soared high above the trees, over the river, and across the forest. He felt as free as a bird, and it was the most joyful moment of his life.

    a painting of a bird sitting on a branch surrounded by birds in a field of flowers and trees at sunset, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    All the birds and the owl watched in awe as Timmy, the small turtle, achieved his dream. They cheered for his courage and determination.

    a turtle sitting on a rock in the water under a full moon sky with stars and a tree in the background, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    That night, Timmy felt a sense of pride and contentment. He realized that with courage and determination, dreams can come true.

    a turtle and a bird sitting on top of it's back in the woods at night time with stars and moon, space art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    From then on, Timmy's dream was no longer just a dream. He was known as the flying turtle, a symbol of courage and perseverance in the forest.