Daisy, a tiny duckling, lived by a beautiful pond with her family. Every day, she watched her older siblings swim and play. They glided effortlessly across the water. They made it look so easy!

But Daisy, still very young, had not yet taken her first steps. She wanted to explore the world just like her siblings, but she felt a bit nervous.

One sunny morning, Daisy felt a surge of bravery. Today was the day to try.

She took a deep breath, pushed herself up on her little legs, and tried to take her first steps. Her legs trembled, and she wobbled side to side. 

Walking was harder than it looked! Before she could take a step, she fell back onto the soft grass.

Daisy sighed. From afar, she watched her siblings splash around in the pond. She wanted to join them but couldn’t.

Her mother noticed her struggle and waddled over.

"Don’t worry, Daisy," she said gently, wrapping her wing around her daughter. "Everyone feels wobbly when they’re first learning. The important thing is to keep trying."

Encouraged by her mother’s kind words, Daisy took another deep breath and gave it another go. She stood up again, this time with her mother right beside her.

Daisy's legs felt a bit steadier. She lifted one foot, then the other. She took a tiny step forward, then another. Just as she began to feel confident, she lost her balance and tumbled over again.

This time, Daisy didn’t feel sad. She giggled at her own clumsiness.

“That was better!” she thought with a smile.

Her siblings gathered around. Their eyes sparkled with excitement.

“You can do it, Daisy!” they quacked.

With their cheers and support, Daisy felt a burst of determination. She stood up once more. Her legs were still a little shaky but stronger than before.

Step by step, she began to waddle forward. At first, her steps were small and slow. But with each step, Daisy grew more confident. She took her first steps toward the edge of the pond, feeling the thrill of movement. Each step, though wobbly, brought her closer to her siblings and the joy of joining their games.

Soon, she was waddling around the pond, exploring the tall grass, and even chasing after her siblings. She wasn’t as fast or as steady as them yet, but the fun she was having made her forget about her earlier fears.

Daisy’s mother watched proudly as Daisy waddled further and further.

"You see, Daisy," she said, "every little step gets you closer to where you want to be. It’s all right to take your time."

By the end of the day, Daisy was tired but very happy. She had taken her first steps, and though they were small, they meant a lot to her.

As she snuggled with her family that night, Daisy realised that with a bit of patience and a lot of encouragement, she could do anything she set her mind to.

And so, Daisy learned an important lesson: It’s okay to start small and take your time. With persistence and support, you can achieve great things—even if it’s just one little step at a time.