Ratty Rats

Rattie Rats. Written by Ned Jensen. Illustrated by Paula Schricker.

《捣蛋鼠》 作者：内德·詹森 绘者：宝拉·施里克

It was night and the crescent moon shone brightly. The ship was fully loaded and ready to sail.

夜幕降临，弯弯的月亮亮得晃眼。 船装满了货物，随时准备启航。

The rats gathered at the dock. They wanted to leave the busy, noisy city. They wanted to sail away to another land.

老鼠们都聚在码头上。 他们想离开这座又热闹又吵闹的城市。 他们想坐船去另一片土地生活。

One by one, the rats sneaked upon the ship. They crept up the wooden gangway. Then they slid down a rope and into the cargo bay.

老鼠们一个接一个偷偷溜上了船。 他们蹑手蹑脚地爬上了木质舷梯。 接着顺着绳子滑进了货舱里。

The cargo bay was dark. It was full of cargo. There was spice and rice, and there was flour and silk.

货舱里黑漆漆的，堆满了货物。 有香料、大米，还有面粉和丝绸。

The rats got comfortable in the dark cargo bay. They knew it would be a long trip. They needed a good hiding place where they would not be seen during the entire voyage.

老鼠们在黑暗的货舱里舒舒服服地待着。 他们知道这会是一趟很长的旅程。 他们得找个好藏身处，整趟航行都不会被人发现。