Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he
reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed
the tree again, jumped, and fell to the ground. The turtles tried again and again while a couple of birds sitting on a branch
watched his sad efforts.
Finally, the female bird turned to her mate. "Dear," she said chirped, "I think it's time
we tell him he's adopted."
