The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
受恐惧黑暗的猫头鹰
A brave owl learns that darkness can be a friend.
一只勇敢的猫头鹰学会黑暗可以成为朋友。
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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
A Midnight Surprise
午夜惊喜
Ollie the Owl perched high in an old oak tree.
Ollie 的猫头鹰在一棵老橡树上高高停着。
He loved watching the stars twinkle.
他喜欢看星星闪烁。
One evening, the sky turned gray and the moon hid behind clouds.
一天晚上，天空变得灰暗，月亮被云遮住。
Ollie felt a shiver slide through his feathers.
Ollie 的羽毛抖动着像寒意。
He wondered what lay when the lights went out.
它想知道灯灭了会发生什么。
A Shadow’s Whisper
影子低语
When the sky grew dimmer, shadows curled under the branches.
当天空更暗时，影子在树枝下蜷缩。
Ollie heard faint whispering sounds.
Ollie 听到轻声细语的声音。
He flapped his wings, but they made the trees creak.
他拍打翅膀，却也吓走了树木摇晃。
His heart thumped like a drum.
他的心像鼓一样扑动。
He felt as if nothing could keep him safe.
它觉得没有什么能保护他。
Friends in the Forest
森林里的朋友
The wise old squirrel noticed Ollie’s quivering.
老松鼠注意到 Ollie 的颤抖。
“Don’t worry, little bird,” she said.
她轻声说：“别担心，亲爱的鸟。”
She offered a firefly lantern that glowed softly.
她递给他一只柔和发光的萤火虫灯笼。
He held it close, feeling a little warmth.
它把灯笼抱得紧紧的。
The forest friends gathered around to make a circle of light.
森林里的伙伴聚集在一起，围成一圈光。
Practice Makes Perfect
练习能让人完美
The Robin sang a lullaby that sounded like a gentle wind.
麻雀唱起了像柔风般的摇篮曲。
The Fox offered a bright glow from his tail.
狐狸伸出尾巴亮亮的光。
Together, they practiced standing in the dark with their light sources.
它们一起练习在黑暗中站立，打开手电。
Ollie counted to ten with each breath.
Ollie 每次深吸气数到十。
The darkness began to look less scary.
黑暗开始变得不那么可怕。
The Night’s Big Lesson
夜晚的重大发现
When the sky was fully dark, Ollie closed his eyes and imagined the stars dancing.
当天空完全黑暗时，Ollie 闭上眼睛，想像星星在跳舞。
He felt a calmness that he had never felt before.
它体内出现一种从未有过的平静。
He opened his eyes – the world looked like a glittering map.
它睁开眼睛——世界像一张闪亮的地图。
He realized the dark was not a monster.
它意识到黑暗并不是怪物。
He felt proud of himself.
它为自己感到自豪。
A Bright Tomorrow
光明的明天
From that night on, Ollie’s heart beat with confidence.
从那天晚上起，Ollie 的心脏自信地跳动。
He greeted the night with a smile and a song.
他用微笑和歌声迎接夜晚。
The forest animals cheered for their new brave friend.
森林的动物为他的冒险欢呼。
Ollie understood that facing fear is a step to growth.
Ollie 明白面对恐惧是成长的一步。
He lived happily ever after among the trees, watching the stars.
他在树丛中幸福地活着，观察星星。
