On the shores of a sparkling lagoon, there lived a little dog named Quica. She was brown with a tail that never stopped wagging. Quica loved the water. She loved running through the fields and playing with her ball, but what she enjoyed most was diving into the refreshing waters of the lagoon.
Every morning, as the sun began to warm the earth, Quica would run toward the lagoon. She’d leap from the shore with her strong little paws, making big splashes that drenched everyone nearby. The children from the village adored her because she always wanted to play with them. Together, they held swimming races, chased each other while laughing, and dove in to see who could make the biggest splash.
One day, while they were playing, one of the children exclaimed excitedly:
“Let’s have a jumping contest! The best jump wins!”
Quica wagged her tail enthusiastically. The game involved jumping from a flat rock that jutted out over the lagoon. From there, they could leap into the water and do flips before hitting the surface. The children decided that Quica should participate too. After all, she was the best jumper.
When it was her turn, Quica carefully climbed onto the rock. She looked down, saw the shimmering water below, and took two small steps back. Everyone cheered her on, shouting:
“Go, Quica! You can do it!”
With a short, happy bark, Quica sprang forward and jumped higher than ever before. She spun in the air like a star and landed in the water with a huge “splash!” that soaked everyone nearby. The children clapped and laughed so hard that some nearly fell into the water.
After several rounds, every child—and Quica—had performed their best jumps. But when it came time to choose the winner, everyone agreed:
“Quica is the champion!” they shouted in unison.
The little dog barked happily, shook her wet body, and ran in circles, thrilled. To celebrate, everyone jumped into the water together, creating the final splash of the day.
From then on, whenever someone visited the village, the children would tell stories about Quica, the dog who loved the water and was the best at jumping contests. And though there were no medals or trophies, Quica had something better: the joy of sharing adventures with her friends.
And so, Quica remained the queen of the lagoon, teaching everyone that the most important thing isn’t winning, but enjoying every jump, every laugh, and every splash alongside those you love.
End. 🐕
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