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くまのアーネストおじさんあめのひのピクニック [ ガブリエル・ヴァンサン ]

 こんぺいとうのオススメ絵本 55) 

くまのアーネストおじさん「あめのひのピクニック」

ガブリエル・ヴァンサン作　もりひさし訳　BL出版

あらすじ 

あなたは像力を働かせて、現実と反対の世界を考えてみたことは、ありますか？

あなたは、どしゃ降りの雨の中なのに『晴れてる』なんて想像できますか？

前の晩からピクニックのサンドウィッチを作って、準備していたねずみの女の子セレスティーヌ。雨の朝に、アーネストおじさんはこう言います。

「とてもいい天気だっていうつもりになってみよう」

かっぱを着て出発した二人は、森でのピクニックを決行してしまう。

グッときたポイント 

そうして、ピクニックをしていた森の地主のおじさんに、怒られてしまう。でも熱いお茶を出して上げたら、代わりに立派なお屋敷でお茶をご馳走になった。落語のオチのような終わり方です。

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作者のガブリエル・バンサンは、ベルギー生まれ。デッサンを学び、ピーター・ラビットの作者ビクトリア・ポターに憧れたという。作品に「アンジュール　ある犬の物語」のデッサン絵本があります。

訳のもりひさしは、「はらぺこアオムシ」を訳した人でもあります。

  "Ernest the Bear Uncle: 'Picnic on a Rainy Day'"Written by Gabriel Vincent, Translated by Mori Hisashi, Published by BL PublishingSynopsis:Have you ever used your imagination to think of a world opposite to reality? Can you imagine it being "sunny" even when it's pouring rain?Celestine, a little mouse girl, had been preparing sandwiches for a picnic since the previous evening. On a rainy morning, Uncle Ernest says:"Let's pretend it's very nice weather."Dressed in raincoats, the two set off for a picnic in the forest.Key Highlights:As they enjoy their picnic in the forest, they get scolded by the landlord. However, when they offer him hot tea, they are treated to a splendid feast in return at a magnificent mansion. It ends like a punchline in a comedy.Recommended for:Gabriel Vincent, the author, was born in Belgium. He studied drawing and admired Victoria Potter, the author of "Peter Rabbit." His work includes the illustrated book "L'Angeur: The Story of a Dog."Mori Hisashi, the translator, has also translated "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."Translation:- Title: "Ernest the Bear Uncle: 'Picnic on a Rainy Day'"- Author: Gabriel Vincent- Translator: Mori Hisashi- Publisher: BL PublishingSynopsis:Have you ever used your imagination to think about a world opposite to reality? Can you imagine it being "sunny" even when it's pouring rain?Celestine, a little mouse girl, had prepared sandwiches for a picnic since the previous evening. On a rainy morning, Uncle Ernest says:"Let's pretend it's very nice weather."Wearing raincoats, the two of them embark on a picnic in the forest.Key Highlights:While they enjoy their picnic in the forest, they get scolded by the landlord. However, when they offer him hot tea, they are treated to a lavish tea at a splendid mansion instead. It ends in a punchline-like conclusion.Recommended for:The author, Gabriel Vincent, was born in Belgium. He studied drawing and admired Victoria Potter, the author of "Peter Rabbit." His works include the illustrated book "L'Angeur: The Story of a Dog."Mori Hisashi, the translator, has also translated "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."Please note that the English translation is provided to the best of my abilities, but it may not capture all the nuances and literary elements of the original text.