Little Paper Boat
Quick, fold a little paper boat; don’t hesitate over a piece of white craft paper! Then, with your colorful crayons, draw a little sailor with a crooked hat and a white cap. (Read this part at a moderately fast pace to convey a sense of urgency.)
The little cricket is going to a concert, needing to cross the river to sing; the little ant has been busy all day and misses his mom, wanting to hurry home. Look, look, they’re both anxiously waiting! (Read this part softly, with a rising tone at the end.)
When Mr. Sun bids farewell to the day, when Miss Cloud blushes from a kiss, when the tadpole kids want to hide beneath the riverbed to rest, let your little paper boat set sail! Let it float gently over the little bridge; don’t wake the evening glow that sleeps on the river. (Read this part with a gentle tone and a slow pace, creating a dreamy atmosphere.)
Row quickly! Row quickly! Remind your little sailor not to stop the boat midway, and don’t let him land to pick those golden dandelions for his little sweetheart. (Read this part with strength, cheerful and bright.)
You should know that at this moment, the lively concert has already played the bright trumpet once. Little Ant’s mom is anxiously waiting for him to come home for dinner.
Wait until the moonlight glistens on the little river, wait for the stars to playfully peek out, wait for the night breeze and the grass to whisper, wait until the flowers are asleep, and the insects are asleep. Then the fireflies should come with their lanterns, ready to welcome your little paper boat and that faithful little sailor, safely gliding into the quiet little harbor filled with reeds. (Read this part slowly, with a calm tone, soft and tranquil.)
