This timeless fable from the 'Tales from the World' collection tells the story of a talkative turtle and its two loyal duck friends. When their pond dries up, the ducks devise a clever plan to carry the turtle to a new home. However, their success depends on one crucial condition: the turtle must not speak. This classic story beautifully illustrates the importance of listening to wise advice and the perils of vanity and uncontrolled speech, serving as a powerful lesson for readers of all ages on the consequences of our actions and words.