The Komodo Dragon Who Wanted Hugs
想拥抱的科莫多蜥蜴
Digest: An adventurous tale that encourages kindness and friendship.
Digest: 一个鼓励善良与友爱的冒险故事。
ChildAge3-6
The Komodo Dragon Who Wanted Hugs
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Kiko, a curious Komodo dragon, lived in a bright, green rainforest in Indonesia.
科莫多龙奇科住在印度尼西亚郁郁葱葱的热带雨林里。
He loved basking in the warm sun after a refreshing swim.
他喜欢在清凉的游泳后晒太阳。
Despite feeling strong and independent, Kiko wondered how it felt to be touched by a friend.
尽管感到强壮而独立，奇科却想知道被朋友拥抱会是什么感觉。
Each day he looked at the other animals and felt a gentle longing for a hug.
他每天看着其他动物，心里渴望一个温暖的拥抱。
He dreamed of sharing a warm, friendly embrace.
他梦想与朋友分享一次友好的拥抱。
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When Kiko approached the jungle’s chatter, the birds chirped.
当奇科走近丛林里的喧闹时，鸟儿们在歌唱。
The playful monkeys swung from one branch to another.
俏皮的猴子们在树枝间来回摆荡。
Kiko whispered, “Can I have a hug?”
奇科轻声说，我可以拥抱吗？
but the monkeys were startled.
但猴子们被吓了一跳。
They looked at Kiko’s scaly hands and said, “We’re not used to big reptile hugs.”
他们看着奇科的鳞片手，问， 我们不习惯大爬行动物的拥抱。
After a moment, a wise old tortoise offered, “Try a gentle hug.”
片刻后，智慧的乌龟建议， 试试轻柔的拥抱。
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A friendly monkey named Milo lifted his small arms and gave a friendly squeeze.
一只友好的猴子米洛注意到奇科的渴望。
Kiko felt a warm, gentle pressure.
米洛举起小手臂，给了一个友善的拥抱。
He chuckled and exclaimed, “That’s amazing!”
奇科感到温暖而柔和的压力。
Milo grinned, “It’s the best hug in the jungle!”
他咧嘴一笑， 太棒了！
The forest birds sang a cheerful chorus.
米洛笑着说，这是丛林中最好的拥抱！
树上的鸟儿们唱起欢快的合唱。
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Kiko’s heart beat with excitement.
奇科的心脏因兴奋而跳跃。
He thanked Milo and promised to share this hug with others.
他感谢米洛并承诺与他人分享这份拥抱。
Later that day, a curious turtle offered a hug too.
那天晚些时候，一只好奇的乌龟也提出了一次拥抱。
Together, they practiced hugging each other gently.
他们一起轻轻地练习拥抱。
The animals learned the joy of a simple embrace.
动物们发现这简单的拥抱带来的喜悦。
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Soon, the jungle’s animals began to wonder about hugging.
很快，丛林里的动物们开始想起拥抱。
Deer, parrots, and even tiny ants joined the hugs.
鹿、鹦鹉，甚至小蚂蚁都加入了拥抱。
Kiko watched them and felt even happier.
奇科看到他们，心情更加愉快。
A bright idea came to him: “Let us have a Hug Day!”
他想出了一个好主意，让我们举办一次拥抱日！
The jungle animals celebrated joyfully.
丛林动物们欢快地庆祝。
They gathered under the grand fig tree.
他们聚集在宏伟的榕树下。
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On Hug Day, Kiko, Milo, and all friends held hands, or arms, and smiles.
在拥抱日，奇科、米洛以及所有朋友们握着手、拥抱并笑着。
The forest filled with gentle warmth.
森林里充满了柔和的温暖。
Kiko understood that he didn’t need to be alone; sharing hugs made everyone feel loved.
奇科明白，他不需要独自一人；分享拥抱让每个人都感到被爱。
From that day on, the jungle was known as the Hug Sanctuary.
从那天起，丛林变成了拥抱的避风港。
The Komodo dragon loved the feeling of belonging.
科莫多龙爱上了属于自己的感觉。
