In a peaceful village by the river, there lived a little tortoise named Tilly. Unlike her friends who loved to race and explore, Tilly was shy and often stayed in her shell, afraid of the world outside. She watched as her friends ventured off, climbing hills and swimming in the river, while she remained behind, longing to join them but too scared to try. One sunny day, the village announced a grand race to the top of the tallest hill. All the animals were excited, and Tilly felt a spark of courage ignite within her. “What if I try?  she thought. “What if I can do it?  With determination, Tilly decided to enter the race. On the day of the event, all her friends gathered at the starting line, laughing and cheering. As the race began, Tilly moved slowly but steadily, her heart pounding with every step