The Lion and the Mouse

The Lion and the Mouse. Retold by Harriet Rosenblum. Illustrated by Lauren Gallegos.

《狮子和老鼠》。哈丽特·罗森布拉姆改写。劳伦·加莱戈斯绘。

Lion lay asleep on a sunny afternoon. Mouse was hurrying home through the tall grass.

一个阳光明媚的下午，狮子正躺着睡觉。 小老鼠正穿过高高的草丛急急忙忙往家赶。

She stumbled upon Lion and woke him. Lion trapped Mouse under his huge paw.

她不小心绊到了狮子，把他弄醒了。 狮子伸出巨大的爪子把小老鼠按在了下面。

He lifted her by the tail. He swung her slowly through the air. An afternoon snack, Lion said. Delightful.

他揪住她的尾巴把她提了起来。 他慢悠悠地把她在空中甩来甩去。 正好当个下午茶点心，狮子说。 太棒啦。

Mouse felt his hot breath on her fur. She was so scared. Her voice was just a squeak. Spare me, she cried. And one day I will help you in return.

小老鼠能感觉到狮子呼在她皮毛上的热气。 她害怕极了。 她吓得声音都变成了细细的吱吱声。 求求您放过我吧，她哭着说。 将来有一天我一定会报答您的。

Lion laughed loudly. Mouse trembled. You help me? He laughed. You are a funny little one.

狮子大声笑了起来。小老鼠吓得浑身发抖。 你能帮我？他笑着说。 你这小不点儿可真有意思。