影子戏法 [The Shadow Trick]

 

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这是一本为4-8岁孩子创作的童书，讲述了一个影子与它的主人互换身份并体验彼此生活的奇妙故事。

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中文 (Chinese)

小兔子皮皮最喜欢在墙壁上玩影子游戏。一天晚上，月光格外明亮，照进他的卧室。皮皮伸出双手，交错着手指，在墙上投射出了一只大灰狼的影子。可就在这时，墙上的“大灰狼”突然眨了眨眼睛，还对他神秘地笑了笑！皮皮揉了揉眼睛，心跳开始加速，这可不是一个普通的影子。

English

Pipi the little rabbit loved playing shadow games on the wall the most. One night, the moonlight was exceptionally bright, streaming right into his bedroom. Pipi stretched out both hands, interlocking his fingers to project the shadow of a big grey wolf onto the wall. But just then, the "big grey wolf" on the wall suddenly blinked its eyes and gave him a mysterious smile! Pipi rubbed his eyes, his heart starting to race—this was no ordinary shadow.

Vocabulary List

1. 戏法 (xì fǎ)

• English Meaning: Trick / Magic trick
• Example Sentence:
• Chinese: 魔术师在舞台上变了一个精彩的戏法。
• English: The magician performed a wonderful trick on the stage.

2. 格外 (gé wài)

• English Meaning: Exceptionally / Especially
• Example Sentence:
• Chinese: 今天的夜空格外美丽，满天都是星星。
• English: Tonight's night sky is exceptionally beautiful, full of stars.

3. 投射 (tóu shè)

• English Meaning: To project / To cast (light or shadow)
• Example Sentence:
• Chinese: 阳光透过窗户，投射在干净的地板上。
• English: The sunlight streamed through the window, projecting onto the 
• clean floor.

4. 神秘 (shén mì)

• English Meaning: Mysterious
• Example Sentence:
• Chinese: 那个古老的城堡里隐藏着一个神秘的故事。
• English: That old castle hides a mysterious story.

5. 加速 (jiā sù)

• English Meaning: To accelerate / To speed up (e.g., heart racing)
• Example Sentence:
• Chinese: 跑步跑得太快时，我的心跳会加速。
• English: When I run too fast, my heartbeat speeds up.

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Mạng Lưới Thủy Tộc [The Aquatic Network]

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Khi các nhà khoa học trẻ chế tạo thành công thiết bị dịch thuật sóng âm đột phá, họ bất ngờ mở ra cơ hội trò chuyện trực tiếp với loài cá heo thông minh tại Biển Đông. Qua mạng lưới công nghệ kỳ diệu này, cả nhóm vô cùng kinh ngạc khi nhận được những lời cảnh báo khẩn cấp từ đại dương về một bí ẩn to lớn đang ngủ sâu dưới đáy biển. Đây là một câu chuyện viễn tưởng lôi cuốn và đầy ý nghĩa, hoàn hảo để truyền cảm hứng cho các độc giả nhí từ 9 đến 12 tuổi về tình yêu thiên nhiên cùng sức mạnh của khoa học.

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Vietnamese

Dưới hầm tàu nghiên cứu ngập tràn ánh sáng xanh neon, thiết bị dịch thuật sóng âm bỗng nhiên phát ra những tiếng "tách, tách" dồn dập. Trên màn hình kỹ thuật số, các dải tần số phức tạp bắt đầu chuyển hóa thành những dòng chữ tiếng Việt hoàn chỉnh: cá heo Biển Đông đang cố gắng cảnh báo chúng ta. Lần đầu tiên trong lịch sử, mạng lưới công nghệ đột phá này đã mở ra cánh cổng cho phép con người trò chuyện trực tiếp với thủy tộc, tiết lộ một bí ẩn kinh hoàng đang ngủ sâu dưới đáy đại dương.

English

Deep inside the neon-blue hull of the research vessel, the sonar translation device suddenly emitted a rapid series of clicks and whistles. On the digital screen, complex frequency waves began converting into clear, structured English sentences: the dolphins of the East Sea were trying to warn us. For the first time in history, this groundbreaking technological network opened a gateway for humans to speak directly with the aquatic realm, revealing a terrifying mystery sleeping deep beneath the ocean floor.

Vocabulary List / Danh sách từ vựng

1. Thủy tộc

• Pronunciation: /ˈəˈkwæt.ɪk riːm/ or /ˈəˈkwæt.ɪk laɪf/
• Meaning: Aquatic creatures or the underwater realm as a community.
• Example Sentence:
• VN: Công nghệ mới giúp con người thấu hiểu ngôn ngữ của thủy tộc.
• EN: The new technology helps humans understand the language of the 
• aquatic realm.

2. Sóng âm

• Pronunciation: /ˈsɒn.ɑːr weɪv/ or /ˈsaʊnd weɪv/
• Meaning: A wave of compression and rarefaction, by which sound is propagated 
• in a medium such as air or water.
• Example Sentence:
• VN: Cá heo giao tiếp với nhau bằng sóng âm ở tần số rất cao.
• EN: Dolphins communicate with each other using high-frequency sound 
• waves.

3. Đột phá

• Pronunciation: /ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/
• Meaning: Making or involving a new discovery; innovative or pioneering.
• Example Sentence:
• VN: Đây là một phát minh đột phá trong ngành hải dương học.
• EN: This is a groundbreaking invention in the field of oceanography.

4. Cá heo

• Pronunciation: /ˈdɒl.fɪn/
• Meaning: A small gregarious toothed whale that typically has a sharp beak, 
• known for its high intelligence.
• Example Sentence:
• VN: Đàn cá heo bơi lội tung tăng bên cạnh mạn tàu.
• EN: A pod of dolphins swam playfully alongside the ship.

5. Mạng lưới

• Pronunciation: /ˈnet.wɜːk/
• Meaning: A group or system of interconnected people or things.
• Example Sentence:
• VN: Họ đã thiết lập một mạng lưới liên lạc dưới lòng đại dương.
• EN: They established a communication network deep under the ocean.

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Ang Lungsod ng mga Kalawang [The City of Rust]

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"Ang Lungsod ng mga Kalawang" is a gripping cli-fi adventure tailored for young readers aged 11 to 12. Set in a dystopian, flooded future Manila, the story follows a resilient group of youth who must dive deep into hazardous, sunken ruins to survive. Through their thrilling quest for buried cybernetic treasures, readers explore powerful themes of environmental survival, resourcefulness, and hope amid a changing world.

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Filipino

Sa ilalim ng madilim at tanso-kulay na langit ng hinaharap, ang dating masiglang Maynila ay naging "Lungsod ng mga Kalawang"—isang mundong lubog sa baha kung saan ang mga itaas na palapag na lamang ng mga nagtataasang gusali ang natitira sa ibabaw ng tubig. Dito, ang tanging paraan upang mabuhay ang mga kabataan ay ang pagiging "sisid-tech." Araw-araw, buong-tapang silang lumalamon sa madidilim at mapanganib na kailaliman ng dagat, nakikipagsapalaran upang makahukay ng mga sinaunang cybernetic tech na siyang pinakamahalagang kayamanan sa mundong ito.

English

Under the murky, copper-tinted skies of the future, the once-vibrant Manila had become the "City of Rust"—a flooded, dystopian expanse where only the upper skeletal frames of skyscrapers broke the ocean's surface. Here, survival for the forgotten youth meant becoming "tech-divers." Day after day, they bravely plunged into the dark, hazardous depths of the drowned metropolis, risking their lives to salvage ancient cybernetic tech treasures that served as the ultimate currency for survival.

Vocabulary List

1. Kalawang

• Pronunciation: [kah-lah-wahng]
• Meaning: The reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by the action of oxygen and moisture; rust.
• Example Sentence: Nilamon na ng kalawang ang mga lumang bakal na istruktura sa lumubog na lungsod. (Rust had consumed the old iron structures in the sunken city.)

2. Sisid

• Pronunciation: [see-seed]
• Meaning: To dive underwater, especially to swim deep down into the water.
• Example Sentence: Kailangang lumalim ang sisid ng mga bata upang maabot ang mga nakatagong bodega ng teknolohiya. (The children needed to dive deeper to reach the hidden tech warehouses.)

3. Kayamanan

• Pronunciation: [kah-yah-mah-nahn]
• Meaning: Wealth, riches, or valuable treasures.
• Example Sentence: Ang mga lumang microchip at cybernetic parts ang itinuturing na kayamanan sa bagong Maynila. (Old microchips and cybernetic parts are considered treasures in the new Manila.)

4. Baha

• Pronunciation: [bah-hah]
• Meaning: An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines; a flood or inundation.
• Example Sentence: Dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng dagat, permanenteng baha ang sumakop sa buong kapatagan. (Due to the continuous rise of the sea, a permanent flood overtook the entire plains.)

5. Teknolohiya

• Pronunciation: [tehk-noh-loh-hee-yah]
• Meaning: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes; technology.
• Example Sentence: Ginamit nila ang natitirang teknolohiya ng nakaraan upang gumawa ng mga kagamitang panala sa tubig-alat. (They used the remaining technology of the past to create saltwater filtration tools.)

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The Ruby-Red Cure for a Chocolate-Brown Giant

The Ruby-Red Cure for a Chocolate-Brown Giant

Deep within the emerald-green canopy of the ancient forest, Dr. Lito climbed a rickety bamboo ladder. Before him sat Agla, a massive, chocolate-brown kapre weeping tears as large as raindrops. The giant’s massive jaw was swollen, a painful reminder of his absolute love for thick, amber-coloured sweet cigars that smelled of burnt molasses.

With a flashlight emitting a bright, lemon-yellow beam, the brave dentist peered inside the mountain-sized mouth. There it was—a cavernous, charcoal-black cavity on a colossal molar. Working quickly, Dr. Lito cleaned the tooth and filled it with a magical, mint-scented turquoise paste. Instantly, the throbbing stopped. Agla’s teary, crimson eyes lit up with immense joy. As a token of gratitude, the gentle giant blew a cloud of glittering, lavender-scented smoke into the air, promising to trade his sweet cigars for fresh, ruby-red forest apples.

 

Kenduri Besar di Taman [The Great Neighbourhood Feast]

 

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Sebuah buku cerita tentang semangat gotong-royong dalam menyediakan kenduri di taman perumahan yang sesuai untuk pembaca semua peringkat umur. Semoga anda seronok membacanya bersama keluarga!

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Malay: Kenduri Besar di Taman

Aroma gulai kawah yang membumbung tinggi dari periuk-periuk besar mula memenuhi segenap ruang di padang awam. Seawal jam enam pagi lagi, kawasan perumahan Taman Setia Jaya sudah mula riuh-rendah dengan suara gelak tawa jiran tetangga. Kaum lelaki sibuk menghidupkan api dan memotong kayu api, manakala kaum wanita berkumpul di bawah khemah, lincah menghiris bawang dan menumbuk cili. Tiada jurang, tiada sempadan; hari ini, seluruh komuniti bersatu hati menjayakan kenduri besar yang dinanti-nantikan ini melalui semangat gotong-royong yang utuh.

English: The Great Neighbourhood Feast

The rich, savoury aroma of traditional curry simmering in massive cauldrons began to drift across the public field. As early as six in the morning, the Taman Setia Jaya neighbourhood was already buzzing with the lively laughter of neighbours. The men were busy building fires and chopping firewood, while the women gathered under the tents, deftly slicing onions and pounding chilies. There were no barriers, no divides; today, the entire community came together with one heart to bring this highly anticipated grand feast to life through the enduring spirit of communal cooperation.

Vocabulary List / Senarai Kosa Kata

1. Kenduri

• Pronunciation: /kən.du.ri/
• Meaning (Malay): Majlis jamuan makan untuk meraikan sesuatu peristiwa (seperti perkahwinan, kesyukuran, dan lain-lain).
• Meaning (English): A feast or banquet, typically held to celebrate a special occasion or community event.
• Example Sentence (Malay): Seluruh penduduk kampung dijemput hadir ke kenduri kesyukuran di rumah Pak Abu malam esok.
• Example Sentence (English): The entire village was invited to attend the thanksgiving feast at Pak Abu's house tomorrow night.

2. Gotong-royong

• Pronunciation: /ɡo.toŋ.ro.joŋ/
• Meaning (Malay): Amalan saling membantu dan bekerja bersama-sama dalam melakukan sesuatu tugasan untuk kepentingan bersama.
• Meaning (English): Communal work or cooperation; a collective effort by a community to achieve a common goal.
• Example Sentence (Malay): Aktiviti gotong-royong membersihkan taman permainan itu berjalan dengan lancar dan meriah.
• Example Sentence (English): The communal cooperation activity to clean up the playground went smoothly and lively.

3. Riuh-rendah

• Pronunciation: /ri.joh.rən.dah/
• Meaning (Malay): Keadaan yang sangat bising, ceria, dan penuh dengan suara orang bercakap atau ketawa.
• Meaning (English): Bustling, noisy, or chaotic in a lively and cheerful way.
• Example Sentence (Malay): Suasana di dapur menjadi riuh-rendah apabila makcik-makcik mula bertukar-tukar cerita lucu.
• Example Sentence (English): The atmosphere in the kitchen became bustling and noisy when the aunts started exchanging funny stories.

4. Menghiris

• Pronunciation: /məŋ.hi.ris/
• Meaning (Malay): Memotong sesuatu menjadi kepingan yang nipis (biasanya menggunakan pisau).
• Meaning (English): Slicing or cutting something into thin pieces.
• Example Sentence (Malay): Air mata Kak Siti mengalir kerana dia sedang menghiris bawang merah dalam jumlah yang banyak.
• Example Sentence (English): Kak Siti's tears flowed because she was slicing a large quantity of shallots.

5. Bersatu hati

• Pronunciation: /bər.sa.tu.ha.ti/
• Meaning (Malay): Mempunyai persefahaman, matlamat, dan perasaan yang sama dalam melakukan sesuatu; bermufakat.
• Meaning (English): Of one mind; united in purpose, thoughts, and feelings.
• Example Sentence (Malay): Penduduk Taman Setia Jaya bersatu hati untuk memastikan majlis itu berjalan dengan jayanya.
• Example Sentence (English): The residents of Taman Setia Jaya were united in ensuring the event ran successfully.

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