LOGLINE
When Happy Snail is left behind on the journey to a new garden, his slow pace leads him to unexpected friendships—and teaches everyone that slowing down helps you see life’s most beautiful moments.
PITCH
Happy Snail may be the slowest in his family, but when they move across town, his slow journey leads to cloud-watching, unexpected friendships, and a joyful reunion that proves good things happen when you take your time.
SYNOPSIS
Happy Snail lives in a flower garden and spends his days watching clouds, enjoying the weather, and moving at his own slow pace. His brother Grumble and sister Mingy criticize him for being so slow, bragging about how much they accomplish. Happy insists that going slowly helps him enjoy life, but they remain impatient. Happy’s routine is disrupted when Grumble says he overheard the Gardener planning to uproot the garden and move it across town. Mingy confirms that the Gardener will take the flowers with him. Grumble warns Happy that he will never keep up on the long journey, especially when they must travel through busy streets. Happy stays cheerful and says he will enjoy the journey no matter how long it takes.
As the Gardener begins digging up the plants, Happy grows sad but tries to stay positive by watching the clouds. His family starts the move and quickly crawls far ahead of him. Grumble taunts him, saying he will arrive long after summer ends. Happy continues at his own pace until he loses sight of his family altogether. Along the way, Happy bumps into his friend Mr. Sloth and invites him to join the journey. Mr. Sloth agrees happily. As they continue traveling, Happy realizes he no longer knows the way but keeps moving forward.
Happy and Mr. Sloth meet Giant the Tortoise, who asks to come with them. Happy admits he may already be lost but welcomes the company. Feeling abandoned by his family, he takes comfort in his new friend. They soon meet Koala the Bear, Slug the Squish, and American Woodcock, each of whom asks to join the slow-moving group. Happy welcomes them all. The group wanders through several blocks, getting lost repeatedly but becoming close friends as they watch clouds together. Then, by chance, they stumble upon the new garden. It is full of Happy’s favorite flowers, leafy greens, and soft fruits and vegetables. Happy’s family has arrived only a few hours earlier but has made no new friends and missed the cloud show overhead. Grumble and Mingy admit they rushed too quickly and apologize for leaving him behind. Happy is simply glad to be reunited with them and grateful for the slow-and-steady friends he met along the way. The reunited group enjoys the new garden together.
Copyright 2022 Jennifer Waters
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