Sports Day with Zane
Zane 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. Zane lined up for the running race. His tummy fluttered. He wanted to win very much.
‘Ready, steady, GO!’ Oscar zoomed ahead. Zane ran as fast as he could. But halfway, a tiny pebble got in a shoe. Zane wobbled and fell behind. One by one, the others crossed the finish line.
Zane came last. His eyes began to water. But then he heard something. Everyone was clapping and shouting, ‘Come on, Zane! You can do it!’ He wiped his eyes, and kept going.
When Zane crossed the line, the whole field roared. Oscar ran over and hugged him. ‘You never gave up,’ said Oscar. ‘That’s more brave than winning.’
Kai gave Zane a special sticker: ‘Best Try of the Day.’ Zane 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 Zane feel at the end?
- What would you cheer for?
Finish stories to collect Zane as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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