Sam's Fourth of July

Sam's Fourth of July. Written by Russ Buyak. Illustrated by Arthur Lin.

《山姆的七月四日》 作者：拉斯·布亚克 绘者：亚瑟·林

No one had ever seen a dog as excited for the Fourth of July as Sam. Somehow he always knew when the holiday was coming. Because of his excitement, the town decided that they were going to make him the grand of the parade this year.

从来没有哪只小狗像山姆一样，对七月四日这么兴奋。 他好像总能提前知道这个节日什么时候会到来。 因为他实在太热情了，小镇居民决定今年要让他当本次游行的大司仪。

The town's sewing club made Sam a suit and hat of stars and stripes. On the day of the parade, they dressed him up while he happily wagged his tail. He gave each person a big lick as a thank you before bounding out the door.

小镇的缝纫俱乐部给山姆做了一套印着星条图案的礼服和帽子。 游行当天，大家给山姆穿衣服的时候，他开心地摇着尾巴。 他还舔了舔每一个人表示感谢，之后蹦蹦跳跳地出了门。

The town was decorated with ribbons, streamers, and banners of red, white, and blue. Because Independence Day was an important holiday, the whole town came out to see Sam lead the big parade.

小镇到处装饰着红、白、蓝三色的缎带、彩条和横幅。 因为独立日是个非常重要的节日， 全镇的人都出来看山姆带领盛大的游行走在最前面。

The school band marched behind Sam. The band played patriotic tunes such as the Star -Spangled Banner and My Country, Tis of Thee. Sam wagged his tail and barked in time with the music, his head lifted proudly.

学校的乐队跟在山姆身后前进。 乐队演奏着爱国曲目，比如《星条旗》和《我那 亲爱的祖国》。 山姆跟着音乐的节奏摇着尾巴汪汪叫，骄傲地抬着小脑袋。

After a while, he jumped up and started to dance on his back legs. Everyone clapped and cheered as they watched him hopping and spinning in circles. Their favorite patriotic pup was putting on quite a show, and they loved it.

过了一会儿，他跳了起来，用后腿站着跳舞。 大家看着他蹦蹦跳跳转圈圈，都鼓掌欢呼起来。 这只大家最爱的爱国小狗狗表演得超棒，所有人都喜欢极了。