The Giraffe Who Loved Low Ceilings
爱低天花板的长颈鹿
A gentle story about a giraffe who loves low ceilings.
讲述一只喜欢低天花板长颈鹿的温柔故事。
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The Giraffe Who Loved Low Ceilings
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In the heart of the jungle, there lived a friendly giraffe named Gordo.
在丛林的心脏里，住着一只友好的长颈鹿，名字叫格多。
Gordo spent his days eating pineapples from the very low branches of a bamboo tree.
格多每天都吃低树枝上的菠萝。
He was curious about the world underneath, not up at the high leaves.
它对下方的世界好奇，而不是高高的树叶。
Gordo liked listening to the birds chatter from a close perch.
格多喜欢听鸟儿在近处欢唱。
He dreamed of a ceiling that was not too high.
它梦想着一个不高的天花板。
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One bright morning, Gordo wandered to a clearing with a wide, low roof.
一天清晨，格多来到一片有宽阔低屋顶的空地。
The roof was a painted barn with bright colors.
屋顶是一间彩色的木屋。
Gordo sniffed the fresh air and felt the walls close around him.
格多闻到新鲜空气，觉得墙壁围在身边。
He laughed when the wind made a soft humming sound.
微风让他发出轻轻的嗡嗡声，他笑了。
Gordo decided this would be his new home.
格多决定这是它的新家。
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The other animals were surprised when Gordo told them. "
其他动物很惊讶听到格多说话。
The ceiling is low, but I feel safe," he said.
“天花板低，但我感到安全，”它说。
The elephants nodded, and the monkeys clapped.
大象点头，猴子拍拍手。
The giraffe taught them how to find the best plants within arm’s reach.
长颈鹿教他们如何在手臂伸出的范围里找到最好的植物。
They all celebrated with a picnic.
它们一起庆祝，举行了野餐。
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But the giraffe still missed his long legs reaching the sky.
但长颈鹿仍怀念它长长的腿能触摸天空。
He stretched his neck to the ceiling and felt a gentle pull.
它把脖子伸向天花板，感受到轻轻的拉扯。
A gentle breeze brought sweet pollen from the flowers.
微风把花粉送来，甜蜜芬芳。
It seemed the sky was not so far after all.
原来天空并不那么遥远。
Gordo nodded and smiled.
格多点头笑了笑。
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Night fell, and Gordo felt the bright stars looking down.
夜幕降临，格多听见明亮的星星在向下看。
He whispered thanks to the low ceiling.
它低声感谢低天花板。
He felt the lullaby of the night.
听着夜晚的摇篮曲。
His friends gathered around.
朋友们围在一起。
They sang a song about small but sweet dreams.
一起唱歌，歌唱小而甜美的梦想。
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And so Gordo stayed under the cozy roof, learning that happiness can be low or high.
于是格多留在宽暖的屋顶下，学会快乐可以低也可以高。
He taught kids to love the height of simple things.
它教孩子们珍爱简单事物的高度。
The jungle echoed with laughter.
丛林里充满笑声。
And every child who visited learned to appreciate low ceilings and tall feelings.
每个来访的孩子都学会欣赏低天花板与高情感。
The end.
故事结束。
