Angela's Fig Tree 제안서
된다 된다 책이 된다
Angela’s Fig Tree 는 영어로 쓰인 동화책입니다.
본 원고는, 어린이 그림책으로 유명한 영국의 출판사 Walker Books 편집자님으로부터 나쁘지 않은 리뷰를 받았습니다. 다만, 주인공이 외로워 보이고, 비슷한 주제로 출간 예정의 책이 있어 출판까지 인연이 닿지는 않았습니다. 이후, 친구들이 등장하도록 내용을 보완하여, 런던 교육 대학원 지도 교수님을 비롯, 독서클럽이나 현지 선생님들로부터 호평을 받았던 글입니다. 원고가 영어여서 어느 나라로도 소개할 수 있는 더 큰 기회와 가능성이 있다고 봅니다.
영국 초등학교 일 학년 기준(6-7세)에서 학습하는 시퀀스 표현 방법과 (First -Then - Next -Finally) 비교말놀이 사용으로 재미와 교육을 모두 담았습니다.
일러스트레이션은 스페인 출간 작가 Olga 가 함께 작업해 줄 예정입니다. 샘플 작품 첨부합니다. Olga Latorre는 Nuane이라는 책을 출간했고 지금도 아마존에서 판매되고 있습니다. 일러스트레이터이자 스페인 교사로 현재 이집트에서 활동하고 있습니다.
줄거리
정원 가꾸기를 좋아하는 안젤라는 무화과나무에 특별한 애정을 쏟습니다. 햇살 좋은 날, 무화과나무 아래에서 쉬는 것이 낙인 안젤라에게 문제가 생깁니다. 아침 10시, 오후 5시면 어김없이 몰려들어 시끌벅적 요란스러운 새들로 안젤라 정원의 평화도 깨집니다. 게다가 무화과 열매를 쪼아 먹어 안젤라가 먹을 만한 것이 하나도 남지 않자, 친구들을 찾아가 도움을 구해봅니다.
한 친구는 거울을 걸어 보라고, 또 다른 친구는 약을 뿌려 보라고 합니다. 혹은 새들이 먹기 전에 미리 다 따 먹으라는 말을 들었다가 밤새도록 배가 아파 고생합니다. 속상한 마음에, 무화과나무를 베어 버릴까 어떻게 할까 고민하더니, 무언가 좋은 생각이 났나 봅니다.
뚝딱뚝딱.
거대한 그물망 텐트를 설치한 안젤라는 평화를 되찾습니다. 안젤라의 무화과도 안전하고 새 한 마리 없는 조용한 정원에서 차도 마시고 저녁도 먹습니다. 그러던 어느 날,
안젤라의 얼굴 위로 농익은 무화과가 툭 떨어집니다. 무화과가 가득 매달린 가지들은 힘겹게 보이기까지 합니다. 친구들을 초대해 넘쳐나는 무화과를 해결하려 하지만, 한 친구는 무화과가 싫고 또 다른 친구는 여행을 떠나 있네요. 그러고 보니, 정원은 새소리 하나 없이 적막한 곳이 되어 있었습니다. 무화과나무를 가꿀 때만 해도 함께 즐거웠던 정원이었는데 말입니다.
안젤라는 다시 사다리를 가져와 무언가를 또 뚝딱거립니다.
와... 새들의 눈은 정말 밝습니다. 그물이 젖히자마자 기다렸다는 듯, 빠른 날갯짓을 뽐내며 정원으로 돌아와 지저귑니다. 안젤라의 함박웃음으로 이야기는 마무리됩니다.
Angela’s Fig Tree
Discovering Ownership and Companionship a story by J.Lee
Synopsis
Angela’s magnificent fig tree attracts all the birds in town. Every morning and every afternoon, no matter how Angela tries to fight them off, the birds keep coming back to her garden to enjoy the figs.
Angela is about to explode with frustration, and just when she is about to give up her precious fig tree, she has a brilliant idea that will sort her problem out. She believes she will live happily ever after -- however, there is real trouble in store for her and her garden.
Take a walk with Angela. You will share her first steps on a delightful journey of growth.
Angela has a small garden.
There are flowers, trees, and birds.
The flowers are bright and colourful,
The trees are tall and short.
The birds are swift and cheerful.
Angela loves being in her cozy garden -- especially under her fig tree.
Yes! Angela has a beautiful fig tree.
She looks after it from the very early morning till the very late evening.
She checks the dark, moist brown soil and sprays fresh water.
She strokes the shiny leaves then taps the strong trunk.
The fig tree grows tremendously well.
Here comes the summer.
She loves to watch the fig tree under the dazzling sunshine.
There are hundreds of figs on the tree.
Some are as small as a garden pea; some are as big as a baby's fist.
Some are as green as a gooseberry; some are as purple as a plum.
Angela is proud of her fig tree - but here comes trouble.
Every morning at ten o'clock, all the birds in the town flock together on Angela's fig tree for breakfast.
The birds are busy singing, chattering, flapping, and PECKING FIGS!
“Shoo! Shoo!” Angela comes out with a shoe in her hand.
The birds fly away.
Every afternoon at five o'clock, all the birds in the town flock together on Angela's fig tree for a feast.
The birds are busy singing, chattering, flapping, and ENJOYING FIGS!
“Gustick! Bustick!” Angela comes out with a long stick in her hand.
The birds fly away.
When the feast is over, there are no figs left for Angela to try.
She is sadder than sad.
She is crosser than cross.
Oh no, what can she do?
Well… Angela asks Tommy and Tommy gives her an idea.
[Illustration: hanging out mirrors and to show the conversation with Tommy: “Hang some shiny mirrors then the sun will make them like a laser beam!”]
Does it work? Nope!
Birds are still coming, and some even strut around!
Angela asks Becky and Becky gives her an idea.
[Illustration: Becky spraying repellent while holding her nose: “With only one pump, no birds will come around!”]
Does it work? Nope!
She does not like the deep strong smell of it herself.
Angela asks Tommy again and Tommy gives her another idea.
[Illustration: Eating all the figs. Tommy says, ‘Eat all the figs before the birds!’]
Does it work? Of course not!
She tries it and she has a bubbly tummy all night.
Angela is fed up.
“This is it!” Angela stamps her feet.
She no longer wants the fig tree in her garden.
She is sadder than sad.
She is crosser than cross.
Oh no, what can she do?
When she is walking, eating or even sleeping, all she can think about is her fig tree.
Until one day, “Hang on a minute.” Angela had an idea.
First, she takes out a hammer.
Then, she fetches some sticks.
Next, she brings out a ladder.
Finally, she spreads out something very special.
What could it be?
A-ha! Of course, she wants the fig tree in her garden!
[Illustration: A big net covers the fig tree like a tent]
Every morning at ten o'clock, Angela can have her tea under the fig tree.
Every afternoon at five o'clock, Angela can have her dinner under the fig tree.
Not a single bird can have a single fig from her garden anymore.
Angela loves her figs.
They are sweeter than sweet.
They are softer than soft.
Angela is happier than happy.
Angela's grin is wider than wide.
One fine day, Angela finds a fig on the ground.
Angela looks up at the fig tree.
All the ripened figs start to fall.
BLUP... BLUP... BLUP...
“Oh! No! There’re too many. I can't eat them all!”
Angela calls Tommy to share, but he does not like figs.
Angela calls Becky to share, but she is away.
Angela then looks around her garden.
It's quieter than quiet.
The fig tree looks heavier than heavy.
Angela feels lonelier than lonely.
[Illustration: She is wandering the garden in boredom, tapping her fingers on the table.]
“Hang on a minute.” Angela has an idea!
First, she puts the ladder up once more.
Then, she takes out something special... what could it be?
Next, she climbs up the ladder.
Finally, she cuts down the net.
Here comes Angela's smile.
The birds' eyes are brighter than bright.
The birds' wings flap faster than fast.
Soon the net is wide open and the birds flock back together again.
The ripe jammy figs are sweeter than ever.
The birds are chirpier than chirpy.
Angela is happier than happy.
