Bruno Comes Last (and Wins)
Bruno comes last in the race, but wins something more special than a medal.
It was Sports Day, and the field was full of flags and cheering parents. Bruno lined up for the three-legged race. His tummy fluttered. He wanted to win very much.
‘Ready, steady, GO!’ Rory zoomed ahead. Bruno ran as fast as he could. But halfway, the sack slipped. Bruno wobbled and fell behind. One by one, the others crossed the finish line.
Bruno came last. His eyes began to water. But then he heard something. Everyone was clapping and shouting, ‘Come on, Bruno! You can do it!’ He wiped his eyes, and kept going.
When Bruno crossed the line, the whole field roared. Rory ran over and hugged him. ‘You never gave up,’ said Rory. ‘That’s more brave than winning.’
Tilly gave Bruno a special sticker: ‘Best Try of the Day.’ Bruno wore it all afternoon. It shone brighter than any medal.
The little lesson
Trying your best matters more than winning.
Let’s talk about it
- How did Bruno feel at the end?
- What would you cheer for?
Finish stories to collect Bruno as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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