Livingstone Tortoise was very contented living in the garden with his
friends, the goldfish. He spent his days lazing by the pond and chatting
to the sparrows when they flew down for a drink in the little stream
that bubbled into it. The children always made sure that he was safe and
well and brought him lovely things to eat each day. Life was
comfortable, but Livingstone craved excitement. He longed to see what
was outside the garden.