The Sad Turtle

Once there was a turtle. The turtle looked sad and hid inside her shell for a long time.

A rabbit came up to the turtle and saw she was sad. The rabbit decided he needed to cheer the turtle up, so he bought the turtle some chocolates.

"No, thanks", said the turtle. "I'm allergic."

The rabbit decided to try again. This time he asked the lion, "What would make Turtle happy?"

"A nice, big, freshly-killed animal always makes me happy", said the lion. So the lion caught a mouse for the turtle and brought it to her.

"No", said the turtle. "I'm a vegetarian. I think it's cruel that you killed the mouse. He could have been my friend."

The lion told the rabbit what the turtle had said.

They decided to ask the dog.

"Maybe she needs attention", said the dog. The dog went up and gave the turtle attention, licking her a lot. The turtle just went deeper into her shell.

"She definitely needs attention", said the dog. "Let's organize a surprise party."

They gathered all the animals and had a big party for the turtle. "I don't want any of this", said the turtle, and she walked away.

After she left, a squirrel walked up to her. "What do you want?" said the squirrel.

"A little peace and quiet", said the turtle, "and maybe someone to talk to who will listen."

Moral: Don't assume you know what others want.