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原著作者｜Victor Hugo * Outside the window * the cold wind howled * Whoosh! * Whoosh! * Inside the small fisherman's hut * it was warm and dim * Jeanne sat by the fire * mending an old fishing net * Her five children were asleep in their beds * breathing soft and slow * Jeanne looked at the clock * “My husband is still out on the sea,” * she whispered * “The storm is so strong tonight.” * She worr...

原著作者｜Hans Christian Andersen * Deep in the ocean lived a mermaid named Mia * Mia had a voice sweet and clear as a bell * She loved to hear stories about the world above * One day she said, “I will see the golden sun.” * On her fifteenth birthday Mia swam to the surface * The sky was gold and the air was very warm * Suddenly a giant storm hit a large ship * A young prince fell into the cold da...

出自｜伊索寓言 * On a long cold winter morning * a farmer walked slowly across his quiet field * The sky was pale and grey, * and snow covered the ground like a soft blanket * The farmer pulled his coat tighter * and breathed warm air into his hands * Winter was hard this year * for people and for animals * As he walked * something dark caught his eye near a frozen stone * He stopped * and looked...

原著作者｜Joseph Jacobs * Once upon a time * three little pigs left their home * to explore the big wide world * Their mother gave them a hug and said, * “Work hard and be safe, * and watch out for the Big Bad Wolf!” * The first little pig was a bit lazy * He found some yellow straw * and built a house very quickly * “It looks good,” he said * and he went to sleep * The second little pig liked to...

原著作者｜Keiko Kasza * Once upon a time * there was a Giant * who had a large and lovely garden * The grass was soft and green, * and beautiful flowers shone like stars * Every afternoon after school * the children used to go and play in the Giant's garden * They were so happy there * listening to the birds sing * But one day * the Giant came back from a long trip * When he saw the children playi...

出自｜一千零一夜 * Once upon a time * in a beautiful kingdom far away * lived a princess named Turandot * Turandot was very beautiful * but her heart was cold as ice * She did not want to marry anyone * She sat on a high throne of frost * and made a strict rule * “If you want to be my friend,” she said, * “you must answer three riddles. * If you answer wrong, * you must go away forever.” * Many pr...

原著作者｜吕丽娜 * Once upon a time * in a sunny little village * lived a boy named Timmy * Timmy had a bad habit * He loved to sleep late * and do nothing all day * His favorite word was * "Later" * "Timmy, look at the blue sky," said his mom * "Later," yawned Timmy * "Timmy, let's fly a kite!" shouted his friends * "Later," said Timmy * and he closed his eyes again * One morning * Timmy met a my...

出自｜伊索寓言 * The summer sun * was burning hot * A thirsty crow * flew to a spot * His throat was dry, * he felt so weak * He could not find * water for his beak. * Suddenly he saw * a tall gray jar * Standing in the garden, * not very far. * He flew right down * with a happy caw, * But when he looked in, * here is what he saw * The water was there * but very low * His beak could not reach; * i...

原著作者｜Keiko Kasza * One sunny afternoon * a little pig got lost * He knocked on a door * hoping for help * * But the door opened * and there stood Mr. Fox * He looked at the pig * with a hungry smile * * My lucky day * shouted the Fox * Dinner is here * knocking on my door * * He grabbed the pig * and dragged him inside * Get into the pan * it is time to roast * * Wait Mr. Fox * said the cleve...

原著作者｜栗良平 * It was New Year's Eve * in snowy Hokkaido * The busiest night * for the soba shop below * The last customer left * the air was still and deep * The owner and his wife * were preparing to sleep * Then the door opened * a mother stepped inside * With two little boys * trying to hide * Their clothes were old * but clean and neat * "Excuse me, sir— * can we have a seat? * Just one b...

出自｜格林童话 * Long ago * in a bright and peaceful kingdom * a baby princess was finally born * The whole land celebrated * for the king and queen had waited many years * Fairies from far away * came to bless the child * One fairy touched the baby gently. * “I give her grace,” * Another said, * “I give her beauty of heart and smile.” * A third offered, * “I give her courage and kindness.” * But...

原著作者｜O. Henry * On a cold Christmas Eve * Della sat in a small quiet room * counting her coins one by one * One, two, three * that was all * Not enough for a gift worthy of Jim * The winter wind sang outside, * and the room felt even smaller inside * Della looked around the simple room, * full of warm memories with Jim * Then she touched her long brown hair, * soft and bright like a warm rive...

原著作者｜Benjamin Tabart * Jack lived with his mother in a small warm house * They were poor * but they were happy together * Their only cow Daisy gave them hope * One day, * Daisy stopped giving milk * Jack's mother told him to take her to the market * to sell and get some money * On the way, * Jack met a mysterious old man * The man offered five glowing magic beans for Daisy * He said the beans...

出自｜格林童话 * Once upon a quiet night * in a small town * there lived a kind shoemaker and his gentle wife * They worked hard every day * but their shop was almost empty * Still, they stayed hopeful * and shared warm smiles with everyone * One evening * the shoemaker placed his last piece of leather on the table * “I will cut it tomorrow,” he whispered * His wife touched his hand softly * “Good...

原著作者｜Jonathan Swift * Once upon a time * a brave man sailed the sea * His name was Gulliver * The ship hit a storm * he washed up on a strange land * This was Brobdingnag * the Land of Giants * Gulliver was tiny * as small as a doll * The green grass was very tall * The flowers were big * bigger than his head * A huge farmer found him * with hands so wide * He picked Gulliver up * He carried...

原著作者｜Oscar Wilde * In a garden so green * lived a Young Student * He was sad * because he had no red rose * "No red rose," he sighed. * "So I can't dance * with the one I love." * A little Nightingale * sat in an oak tree * She heard the student cry * and her heart felt heavy * "He needs a red rose! * True love is so important," * she sang. * The Nightingale flew * to a White Rosebush * "Give...

原著作者｜Kaneto Shindo * Once in a quiet little town * there lived a fluffy dog named Hachi. * * Every morning * Hachi walked with the Professor to the train station. * * The Professor smiled and said * “Wait for me here, my friend.” * * And every afternoon * Hachi sat by the gate * his tail waving like a little flag. * * One day * the Professor hurried out the door. * He patted Hachi’s head * “I...

原著作者｜Guy de Maupassant * Once upon a quiet morning * little Paul stood by the old window * looking at the blue sea. * * His family was packing their bags * for a long trip to the island city * where Uncle Philippe might be found. * * Paul had never met him * but he heard stories of kindness * and a smile warm as sunshine. * * On the big ship * Paul watched the waves dance and sparkle * like t...

原著作者｜Andersen * On a silent winter night * snow covered every rooftop * and every street in the little town. * * A small girl named Mia * walked alone with a box of matches * hoping to earn just enough for warm bread. * * People hurried past her * their coats thick and warm * but no one noticed the tiny girl * with trembling hands and hopeful eyes. * * The cold bit her fingers * and her toes...

原著作者｜简·奥斯汀 * Mrs Bennet had five daughters * She worried about one thing every day * How to marry them to rich men * Because they had no inheritance rights * If their father died they would be poor * * Rich Mr Bingley arrived * He fell in love with the eldest sister Jane * But Jane was too shy to show her love * Darcy thought she only wanted money * So he took Bingley back to London * He...

原著作者｜欧内斯特·海明威 * Long long ago within a small fishing village * there lived an old fisherman named Santiago * He was very poor and his clothes were old and patched * But his eyes were blue like the sea * cheerful and undefeated * For eighty-four days he caught no fish * He is unlucky the villagers said * But a young boy named Manolin loved him * I believe in you the boy said bringing hi...

原著作者｜列夫·托尔斯泰 * In eighteen oh five Napoleon's army was approaching the Russian border * But in the grand ballrooms of St Petersburg the nobles were still laughing and dancing * Only two young men felt that everything was wrong * Pierre an awkward illegitimate son wearing glasses was searching for the meaning of life * Andrei a handsome prince was tired of the hypocritical social life *...

出自｜伊索寓言 * Once upon a time there was a clever little fox * His name was Felix and his belly was very hungry * He walked through the forest under the hot summer sun * Oh I wish I had something sweet to eat he said * Suddenly he stopped and looked up high * On a tall wooden fence he saw something wonderful * A big bunch of juicy purple grapes * They looked so sweet so round and so delicious *...

原著作者｜亚历山大·普希金 * By the blue sea lived an old couple in a poor mud hut * They had stayed there together for thirty-three years * The fisherman went fishing while his wife stayed to spin * One day he cast his net twice but found only mud * The third time he caught a tiny shining golden fish * The fish spoke in a human voice trembling and begging * Kind man please let me go I will give yo...

原著作者｜马克·吐温 * In the foul fog of sixteenth century London * Fate played a huge joke on two newborn boys * Tom Canty was born in a trash court wrapped in poverty * Edward Tudor was born in a golden palace wrapped in silk * Ten years later Tom stood in rags dreaming of a real prince * He gripped the cold iron bars staring greedily inside * A rude guard shoved him hard into the mud * Stop A y...