The Kid Who Learned to Say No
学会说“不”的小孩
A gentle story about a child named Tom who learns the importance of saying no.
一则温暖的故事，告诉孩子们学会表达自己的边界。
5-7
The Kid Who Learned to Say No
Tom's Bright Morning
Tom清晨的决定
Tom woke up early and ran to the kitchen.
汤姆一大早跑进厨房，想吃自己最爱的麦片，却发现妈妈准备了煎饼。
He wanted to eat his favorite cereal, but his mom had already prepared a different breakfast. "
他轻声问道：“我可以吃麦片吗？”
Can I have your cereal?"
妈妈笑着说：“今天吃的是煎饼。”
Tom asked.
汤姆想了想，心里有点小小的不安，但他决定礼貌地说：“不用了，谢谢，我更喜欢煎饼。”
She smiled and said, "We are having pancakes today."
他很开心。
Tom thought and felt a tiny tug in his chest, realizing he could say no, but also no.
He said politely, "No thank you, I love pancakes!"
and he was happy.
The Playground Adventure
健身场的邀请
At school, Tom saw Lily inviting him to play a game.
上学途中，汤姆看到莉莉邀请他一起玩游戏。
She wanted him to skip his lunch and stay, but Tom wanted to eat. "
莉莉想让他留在这里而不吃午餐，但汤姆想吃饭。
I’ll come back after lunch," he said.
他回答说：“我午饭后再来。”
Lily was surprised and nodded.
莉莉惊讶地点头。
Tom learned that saying no was okay while still sharing smiles.
汤姆明白说“不”是可以的，而且还能保持友好的笑容。
The Library Lesson
图书馆里的沉默
In the library, the librarian asked Tom to keep his voice low.
在图书馆里，馆员请汤姆保持安静。
He tried to talk loudly, but the librarian kindly said, "Please keep it quiet."
他试着大声说话，但馆员和蔼地说：“请保持安静。”
Tom remembered his earlier lesson and whispered, "Sorry, I will be quiet."
汤姆记起之前学到的，轻声说：“对不起，我会安静。”
The librarian smiled and praised him.
馆员笑着表扬他。
The Birthday Dilemma
生日派对的困惑
At Lily’s birthday party, a friend asked Tom to bring a gift.
在莉莉的生日派对上，一位朋友问汤姆能不能带来礼物。
He had no present. "
他手里没有礼物。
I can’t bring one today," Tom told his friend.
他说：“今天我带不了。”
Lily understood and said, "That’s fine, we just want you there."
莉莉理解并说：“没关系，最重要的是你来。”
Tom felt proud and joined the party.
汤姆感到自豪，加入了派对。
The Quiet Corner
静静的角落
During recess, Tom found a quiet corner to draw.
课间休息时，汤姆找了个安静角落画画。
A child bumped into him and asked, "Can I sit with you?"
一名孩子撞到他，问：“我能坐在这里吗？”
Tom looked up, thought, and then said, "I’m drawing, thank you."
汤姆抬起头，想了一下，然后说：“我在画，谢了。”
The child nodded, and Tom completed his picture.
孩子点头，汤姆完成了画作。
Happy Goodbye
快乐告别
At school’s end, Tom’s classmates asked if he wanted to stay.
放学时，同学们问他是否想留下。
He said, "I need to leave now, I will see you tomorrow."
他回答：“我现在得走了，明天见。”
Everyone cheered his thoughtful choice.
大家为他的深思熟虑点赞。
Tom felt confident, and on the walk home he thought about how saying no can be a kind action.
汤姆自信地走回家，想到说“不”也是一种友好的方式。
