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绘本：Our Farm: By the Animals of Farm Sanctuary
作者：Maya Gottfried
主播：Ann-12岁，Robert-8岁，Marco-6岁
地点：美国 旧金山

今天是六一儿童节，祝所有小朋友们，大朋友们节日快乐, 永葆纯真的童心! 儿童节你是怎么过的呢？留言告诉我们哦。

在这个特别的日子里，来自美国旧金山的三姐弟：6岁的Marco, 8岁的Robert，12岁的Ann将带你进入一个声音里的农场。农场里有奶牛，大公鸡，小猪，绵羊…所有动物快乐地生活在农场里，他们有自己的个性，不仅会说话，还会写诗！

在节目里，Ann扮演的是一只叫做Maya的母牛cow, 毛驴donkey：Bonnie, 和绵羊sheep ：Hilda

Robert扮演的是：小猪piglet：J.D. ，绵羊sheep：Ramsey, 鸭子 duck：Diego, 两只兔子rabbit ：Cece和Barnaby

Marco扮演的是：大公鸡roster: Mayfly; 两只小山羊baby goat: Ari和Alicia

这期节目节选自：OUR FARM: BY THE ANIMALS OF FARM SANCURARY，作者是Maya Gottfried，插画师是Robert Rahway Zakanitch，由Knopf Books for Young Readers出版。

Maya Gottfried是一位为儿童，也为成年人写诗和散文的作家，她在纽约的一家出版社工作，同时也是农场动物庇护所Farm Sanctuary的一名志愿者。Farm Sanctuary是一个为受到伤害或者虐待的农场动物提供的庇护所。

关于创作初衷，Maya Gottfried 这样和我们说：It&`& s all about the animals of Farm Sanctuary-to inspire people to love animals and treat them as friends (not food). 一切都是关于农场动物避难所的动物们-鼓舞人们去关爱动物，把动物当作朋友（而非食物）。另外，这期节目也得到了作者的支持。

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OUR FARM: BY THE ANIMALS OF FARM SANCURARY
Poems by Maya Gottfried
Paintings by Robert Rahway Zakanitch


Wisdom
By Maya, a cow

My name is Maya,
But you can call me “Grandmamma Moo.”
Because my dear, I was here before you!

Come walk with me, darling,
Little calf, little one.
I’ll show you the most wonderful spot in the sun.

And the sweetest patch of grass.
And the softest bed of clover.

Come here now, baby,
Let Grandmamma Moo
Teach you a wise old thing or two.

Ladies First
By Mayfly, a rooster

I’m the first to wake in the morning
and the first to sense the coming storm.

I keep an eye on all of the hens
and make sure that they are safe.

I stand guard from my post on the fence
as they scratch, scratch, scratch and bathe in the dust.

Please step aside for the chickens.
A true rooster knows: it is always ladies first.

Freedom!
By J.D. a piglet

I’m free!
And I’m running, and I’m running,
And oh, I can feel the sun on my snout.
There goes a fence post!
And I’m running, and I’m running,
And oh, the mud is spraying on my warm belly so cool, and wet.
There goes a tree!
And I’m running, and I’m running,
and oh! I hear the wind whistling in my ears.
There’s that person who feeds me.
And I’m running, and I/m running,
and … wait!
That person who feeds me?!
I’ll run later...

Our Introduction
By Ramsey, a sheep

Don’t make a move.
I haven’t decided whether you are to be trusted.
You don’t look like my other sheep friends.
I’ll have to think this over.

Hmmm.
Nice and gentle. Not too pushy.
Yes, I think you pass inspection.
Just mind your manners, kiddo.

Now that we’ve come to an understanding,
I suppose you could rub my nose.
Thanks.
And if you happen to have a carrot,
I might even call you pal.

The Hill
By Bonnie, a donkey

Here
The fields and trees
The wide green hills
All in front of me

Here
My mane swept by wind
Here
My ears filled with quiet

Why ever stray?
I’d rather be here watch the land feel the sun

It’s Good to Be a Kid
By Ari and Alicia, the baby goats

Hello there!
How are you?
Cool bag. Let’s have a sample.
Yummy pants leg. Can I try some?
I’d like to nibble on your sleeve.
Nice shoes, do they taste good?
Nice to meet chew.

Follow My Lead!
By Diego, a duck

Quack! Yes, quack!
Are you ready? Come along with me now. Join my parade!

Okay! Everyone into the water.
Flap, flap go our feet. Keep an eye on my tail feathers. Follow my lead!

Right, next up the bank! Let’s march, my friends.
Step one, shake two, waddle three. And quack!

OH, yes! Quack!

Haikus (俳句,十七句音诗)
By the rabbits

I’m very nervous.
A noise back there! Must. Keep. Still.
When it’s safe, I’ll run.
--Cece

See me in the grass?
Maybe I will hop to food…
Or go sniff pansies.
--Barnaby

Thank You
By Hilda, a sheep

Thank you to the wind that cools
Thank you to the moonbeams that shine
Thank you to the field of wheat
And to the soft grass below

Thank you to the sunflowers that sway
Thank you to the sky above
Thank you to the kind hearts and hands
That brought me to my home


作者介绍
Maya Gottfried is a writer of poetry and prose for both children and adults. She works for a publishing company in New York City, and has served as a volunteer for Farm Sanctuary. Maya Gottfried lives in Brooklyn, New York.


插画师介绍
Robert Rahway Zakanitch is an artist who lives and works in New York City. He was awarded a Guggenheim Foundation Grant, and his work is represented in many museum collections. Read more about his work at www.zakanitch.com.

垫乐
Lullatone - seasonal produce
Danny Elfman - The Introduction
Danny Elfman - Introducing Charlotte

Special thanks to Maya Gottfried & 薇清

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