The Gray Zebra Who Learned to Swim

Once upon a time in a crescent moon-lit jungle, there lived a gray-colored zebra named Zippy. Zippy loved exploring, but he had one big fear: the river that wound through the woods. His friends, a wise old turtle named Tilly and a mischievous little frog named Freddie, often played in the cool, bubbling water, but Zippy stayed on the riverbank, afraid to join them. One eerie night, Zippy peered into the water and saw shimmering shadows beneath the surface. Tilly noticed Zippy's curiosity and said, “Don’t be afraid, Zippy! The river is full of wonders!" Just then, Freddie hopped up.

“You’ll never know if you can swim unless you try!

Let’s have a little swim party!” As the moon cast a spooky glow, Zippy took a deep breath and stepped towards the water.

His heart raced, and he felt the cool water lap at his hooves.

“What if I drown?” he fretted.

Tilly smiled and showed him how to paddle with his legs.

With Freddie splashing beside him, Zippy took a leap of faith and jumped in!

To his surprise, he floated!

The gentle current embraced him like a hug, and soon he was laughing and splashing alongside his friends.

From that night on, Zippy found joy and adventure in the river, swaying and gliding through the water under the watchful gaze of the moon.

He learned that facing his fears could lead to the most magical experiences, and every swim became a celebration of friendship and joy.

And who knows, maybe they encountered a ghostly fish or two along the way!