The Frog Who Learned to Jump

    By aydin soner

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    25 Jun, 2024

    a frog sitting on a rock in a swampy area with lily pads and a pond in the foreground, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Andries Stock, storybook illustration

    Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a huge forest where all kinds of animals lived. In the heart of the forest was a lake, and in this lake lived a frog who was different from the others because he couldn't jump. The other animals laughed at him, causing the frog to be very sad. One day, an empathetic ant suggested that the wise owl living deep in the forest could help him.

    a frog sitting on a rock in a forest with other frogs around it and a stream running through the forest, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Andries Stock, 2 d game art

    The frog was very excited about the ant's suggestion and immediately packed his belongings and set off deep into the forest. He walked for hours, hoping to find the wise owl. Along the way, he encountered a monkey in a tree and asked for directions to the wise owl, who instructed him to continue deeper into the forest.

    a squirrel and a frog are in the forest together, and one is on a log and the other is on a branch, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    The frog continued his journey, walking deeper into the forest. He came across a squirrel scurrying on a tree. He approached the squirrel and asked for the wise owl's location. The squirrel, too, pointed him deeper into the forest. So, the frog set off again, his determination unwavering.

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    After more hours of walking, the frog finally spotted a large bird in a tree ahead. As he approached, the bird turned its head and locked eyes with him. It was the wise owl. The owl asked the frog why he was looking for him. The frog explained his predicament and pleaded for help. The owl replied that his inability to jump was due to a lack of self-confidence and that he needed to start believing in himself.

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    The frog, eager to overcome his problem, asked the wise owl how to build his self-confidence. The owl suggested starting small by jumping over a tiny piece of wood. The frog climbed up a small branch with newfound excitement and prepared to jump, despite his fear.

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    The frog closed his eyes, mustered his courage, and jumped. He landed safely on the ground. This small victory boosted his confidence. Encouraged, he climbed a bigger piece of wood and jumped again, this time with his eyes open. His confidence grew with each successful jump.

    a frog jumping into a pond with a mountain in the background and flowers in the foreground, and a forest with flowers and trees, and a few clouds, and a few, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Andries Stock, storybook illustration

    After several days of practice, the frog could jump from anywhere he wanted. He decided it was time to return to the lake where his friends were. With newfound confidence, he hopped all the way from the depths of the forest back to the lake.

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    When his friends saw him jumping, they were surprised and then overjoyed. They welcomed him back with open arms, and they all began to play together, jumping and splashing in the lake. The frog who had once been the object of ridicule was now the center of celebration.