Once upon a time in a peaceful riverbank, there lived a young platypus named Patty. Patty was unlike other platypuses; she had a bright orange bill and webbed feet that were larger than usual. Every day, Patty would look at her reflection in the water and feel a little bit sad. She thought her bill was too bright and her feet too clumsy.

One sunny morning, Patty decided to join the river races, a fun event where all the young river creatures would race to the big rock and back. Patty was nervous but excited. As the race began, she started off slower than the others because of her big feet. But to her surprise, her large webbed feet allowed her to paddle much faster in the water, and her bright bill helped her navigate through the murky parts of the river.

As Patty reached the big rock, she was in the lead! She couldn't believe it. With a big push, she raced back towards the finish line and won! The other animals cheered and admired Patty's unique features, which helped her win the race.

After that day, Patty no longer felt sad about how she looked. She realized that her unique features were her strengths. Patty became an inspiration to all her friends, showing them that being different is something to be proud of.

And so, Patty the platypus learned to love herself just the way she was, and she paddled happily ever after in the river, always ready for a new adventure.