第1个回答 2024-06-20
I remember, when I was little, I read a book called "Selected French Fairy Tales". The book had few illustrations, but those in color were beautiful and delicate watercolor paintings. I still recall the image of a cat wearing a pair of lace-trimmed, bright red thigh-high boots, proudly standing beside the king and queen's throne. The story about this cat, truth be told, wasn't profound or beautifully written. But many years later, whenever I think of "French fairy tales", the first thing that comes to mind is still that cat, and its impressive, red boots.
While translating "I Love Little Black Cat", I was nearly startled to exclaim aloud when I saw those boots again, still with the lace, still bright red, but now in a different story. This modern fairy tale, written for modern children, still retained the unrestrained, imaginative spirit and irreverent humor that is typical of French fairy tales.
As I translated this series of picture books, I often pondered what children would remember after reading them. Would they remember the cat in the boots, or the boots themselves? Would they recall the inventor Montgolfier brothers, or the sun-like balloon they created? Would they remember Columbus discovering the New World, or the red chicks with no tails? Perhaps, it doesn't matter what they remember, as long as they remember that they once read these books. These books, with their laughter and fulfillment, have spanned time and space. They have become intertwined with childhood, making every day unique and filled with new surprises. These books are a reason for a child's happiness. Does happiness need a reason? Yes, it does. In fact, any feeling of happiness requires a reason. However, the reasons for a child's happiness can be so simple and small that they are often overlooked by grown-ups like us. Just like the dreamy little chicken, Carmela, who ignored her tiny chick's wish to catch stars.
In fact, too often, when we pick up a fairy tale book, we don't just want to put our children to sleep with sweet dreams; we also want to indulge in simple joy and laughter ourselves. When we laugh like children, we understand that everything in this world exists to give us a reason, just like the sun is the reason for growth; spring is the reason for flowers; the prairie is the reason for running; and the sea is the reason for sailing...翻译这套书 also gave me a reason to continue learning French. I don't want to say too much about my first French translation. I just hope that when you and your child open these books, you will find a reason to laugh together and spend a happy time together.
(Ao De) Many children know that chickens lay eggs, so how can they not lay eggs? However, there was a little chicken who strongly opposed laying eggs, considering it the most boring thing in the world. She thought there were much more interesting things to do in life, such as watching the sea. Can you believe it? A chicken actually had this idea, and even her father was very angry and strongly opposed it, but she was so determined that she secretly went to the sea at night alone... A fragile little chicken venturing out into the night, facing countless difficulties, but ultimately her wish was fulfilled, and she really saw the sea, "building castles, collecting shells, eating shrimps, surfing, and even peeing in the water..." She had so much fun! While celebrating her joy, she got lost at sea and encountered the expedition of Columbus, who almost cooked her as a meal in exchange for 31 eggs for his breakfast (she was the last person to want to lay eggs)... This is how a chicken's sea adventure began...
Up to this point, many of you may still not know who this little chicken is. This unique character is from the Burgundy region of France, known for its fine wines, full of cultural and artistic atmosphere. Her name is Carmela. She is the protagonist of a series of picture books published by the Twenty-first Century Publishing House, and the series is called "Different Carmela". There are a total of 6 books in this series, each named in the first person, such as "I Want to See the Sea", "I Want a Star", "I Want a Brother", "I Went to Find the Sun", "I Love Little Black Cat", and "I Can Defeat the Monster". From the titles, we can imagine how different and可爱 this chicken is, making us feel close to her. Each story is filled with humor, rich in details, with a complete structure and constant surprises. The author not only answers前答 with humorous and interesting language but also integrates many classic jokes and historical figures, making the stories nested within stories, endless. For example, in "I Want to See the Sea", Carmela encountered Columbus at sea, which added an interesting episode to his world-famous exploration. In America, she met Indians, cacti, and even tasted the American specialty - corn. In the end, she married a turkey named Pellec, with whom she had a son named Carmelito. Like her, her son also has a strong sense of rebellion and unique personality. Thus, Carmela and her children present a series of hilarious stories to readers. In the later books, the author continues to use these jokes and historical figures to surprise and entertain, such as Montgolfier brothers, the knights of the round table, and Galileo. The author skillfully blends these characters and events into the story, making it very natural and vivid, without any sense of artificiality, greatly enhancing the readability and drama of the story. For classical literature like格林童话, the author also doesn't miss the chance to parody it, making readers laugh out loud. Familiar with this story readers will be surprised and amused by the author's wild imagination and storytelling ability. Such a good story definitely needs to be read by yourself to discover the stories behind the stories and the hidden details in the pictures, to experience the joy of reading.
The characters in these books, such as Carmela, Pidick, Carmelito, Beleio, and the ever-present seagull, Peppo, are all very distinctive and full of personality. Months ago, when I took my daughter back to visit relatives in Henan, she immediately recognized the cornfields, and even imitated the chicken Carmela, "Carmela, come and eat corn!" She also correctly identified the red rooster, Pidick, and asked about Carmela's son, Carmelito. It seems she hasn't mixed them up at all. At night, she would sit on her bed and say, "Mom, I want to incubate eggs," making me laugh. When I asked her about Carmela's adventures at sea, she replied, "She built castles, collected shells, ate shrimp, surfed, and even peed in the water," making us both laugh heartily. In the garden, when she saw a stray black cat, she shouted, "I Love Little Black Cat!" "Little Black Cat!"
Last night, my daughter was sitting in her little car by herself, holding a book called "I Want a Brother" and reading it. I quickly took a photo, smiling and said to my husband, "Look,璇璇 is reading by herself now." Without missing a beat, she called out, "Dad, come and read with me~".
In short, this "Different Carmela" series has brought us endless joy. The books are well-printed, different from picture books, and can be considered cartoon books. They are very cute and have been recommended as a five-star children's book by Amazon. Both I and a young colleague who helped with the design really like them. The content is also surprising, such as the fact that Carmela, as a chick, was so rebellious that she wouldn't listen to her parents and had to go see the sea, only to meet the inventor Montgolfier brothers and the sun-like balloon. Many years later, her son Carmelito followed in her footsteps, saying, "I want a star" ~ but the stars we see in the sky are stars, while the "stars" seen by alien children are starfish! And they even have a slightly fishy smell... The father, a rooster named Pidick, tried to call the sun with various languages, including English, French, Spanish, and German. So, what language does the sun speak? The ending of the story is very funny, as it parodies the well-known story of "The Cat in the Boots". This book is a gift from a colleague, who heard about it from other colleagues and decided to buy it after flipping through it. Another colleague also placed an order. Yes, good things spread by word of mouth~
"There must be something more interesting than sleeping in life!" The big and little Carmelas always believed this. They relentlessly pursued things that were considered impossible in their species, such as seeing the sea, catching stars, and retrieving the escaped sun... They encountered countless difficulties and dangers, but they always managed to turn things around and achieve their goals. Along the way, they reaped unexpected rewards and fruits that were beyond their imagination. We can see Carmela as a symbol of growth, a necessary "companion" on the road to success. Reading "Different Carmela" will help you become unique and extraordinary! —— Children's reading promoter详情