A small river runs past a mossy stone. It sings a soft song all morning.
一条小河从长满青苔的石头旁流过。整个上午，它都唱着轻柔的歌。
A deer comes to drink. The river ripples and says, "Hello!" The deer lifts its head and smiles.
一只小鹿来喝水。河水泛起波纹，说：“你好！”小鹿抬起头，笑了。
A red leaf falls into the water. It spins round and round, far from its tree.
一片红叶落进水里。它转呀转，离自己的树越来越远。
The river carries it slowly. "Do not worry," it murmurs. "I know the way home."
小河慢慢地带着它走。“别担心，”小河低声说，“我认得回家的路。”
The river travels past fields and towns. At last it hears a deep, rolling sound.
小河流过田野和城镇。最后，它听见一个低沉的、翻滚的声音。
The sea opens its big blue arms. "Welcome," it says. The river joins the waves and laughs.
大海张开它蓝色的大手臂。“欢迎你。”它说。小河加入波浪中，笑了。