Chapter 1

Squishy McFluff The Invisible Cat Secret Santa By Pip Jones Illustrated by Ella Okstad

软乎乎·麦弗 隐形小猫 神秘圣诞老人 作者：皮普·琼斯 绘者：埃拉·奥克斯塔德

Can you see him? My kitten? His long whiskers too? He's the best EVER pet. He's a wish that came true! Imagine him, quick! Have you imagined enough? Oh, good! You can see him! It's Squishy McFluff!

你能看见他吗？ 我的小猫咪？ 还有他长长的胡须？ 他是全世界最棒的宠物。 他是实现了的心愿呀！ 快想象一下他的样子！ 想象够了吗？ 哦太棒啦！ 你能看见他啦！ 他就是软乎乎·麦弗！

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A cold winter's day was only just dawning. 'Hey, Squishy!' squealed Ava. 'IT'S CHRISTMAS MORNING!' 'Not yet...' Mummy called, from her bedroom next door. 'Still four days to go. Can't we all sleep some more?' 'Invisible kittens need plenty of rest. Back to bed. It's too EARLY. Mummy knows best!' But, hearing that Ava and Squish couldn't settle,

寒冷的冬日天刚蒙蒙亮。 “嘿，软乎乎！” 艾娃尖声喊道。 “今天是圣诞节早上呀！” “还没到哦…” 妈妈在隔壁卧室喊着。 “还有四天才到呢。 咱们就不能再多睡会儿吗？” “隐形小猫需要充足的休息。 回床上去。 现在太早啦。 妈妈说得没错！” 可妈妈听见艾娃和软乎乎根本静不下来，

Mum tramped down the stairs... and put on the kettle. In the kitchen, Mum asked: 'Now, do you remember 'How good you both need to be all through December?' 'Oh, yes!' Ava answered. 'We'll be helpful, Mum. 'We know if we're naughty then Santa won't come!' 'Lovely!' Mum said.

妈妈蹬蹬蹬走下楼梯… 烧上了一壶水。 在厨房里，妈妈问道： “对啦，你们还记得 整个十二月你们都要乖乖的对不对？” “哦记得！” 艾娃回答道。 “我们会帮忙的，妈妈。 “我们知道要是调皮的话圣诞老人就不会来啦！” “真乖！”妈妈说。

'We've a few bits to buy 'At the Christmas Bazaar: some tinsel, a pie, 'A wedge of the cheese that your dad likes to eat...' Ava said: 'Mum, will McFluff get a treat?' 'He can have ONE invisible fish,' Mum replied. 'Now, let's get your coat on, it's freezing outside.'

“咱们要买点东西 去圣诞市集： 金属亮丝条、一个馅饼， “还有一块你爸爸最爱吃的奶酪…” 艾娃问道： “妈妈，麦弗有小零食吗？” “他可以吃一条隐形小鱼哦，” 妈妈回答道。 “来，把外套穿上，外面冷得厉害。”