The Tortoise and the Birds
Once upon a time, a tortoise wanted to fly south with the birds. Two strong birds offered to carry him by holding a stick in their beaks, while the tortoise bit the middle. 'Do not open your mouth!' they warned. High in the sky, people pointed and cheered at the flying tortoise. He opened his mouth to say 'Thank you!' and fell right into a soft pond. He learned to listen to good advice.