[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Y WefanY Ti\u0302mGwybodaeth i Rieni"}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "Llyfr hardd iawn gyda negeseuon o garedigrwydd."}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Beautiful book with messages of kindness."}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Ydach chi\u2019n gyfarwydd a\u0302\u2019r oglau sbeshal \u2019na sydd mewn ceir newydd? Wel, mae\u2019r fath beth yn wir am lyfrau hefyd - new book smell! Yndw, dwi\u2019n cyfaddef, dwi\u2019n un o\u2019r rheiny sy\u2019n hoffi sniffio llyfrau newydd - does \u2018na ddim byd tebyg na chyffwrdd ac ogleuo llyfr newydd sbon danlli."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Dyna\u2019r peth cyntaf un wnaeth fy nharo wrth afael yn Y Lloches am y tro cyntaf - yr ansawdd. Wrth droi\u2019r tudalennau, mae\u2019n amlwg fod hwn yn llyfr o safon uchel. Mae gwaith celf ysgafn inc a dyfrlliw Qin Leng yn hudolus ac yn rhoi gwedd \u2018glasurol\u2019 i\u2019r llyfr. Mae \u2018blerwch\u2019 y brasluniau yn cyfleu ffyrnigrwydd y tywydd i\u2019r dim ac mae\u2019r defnydd o liw yn adlewyrchu tymhorau\u2019r Hydref a\u2019r Gaeaf. Wir i chi, dyma un o\u2019r llyfrau harddaf mae gwasg Rily wedi eu cyhoeddi hyd yma."}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Beth sy\u2019n digwydd yn y stori?"}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Cuddia trigolion y goedwig yn eu tai gan fod storm enfawr ar y gorwel. Wrth gysgodi yn eu cartrefi cynnes a chlyd, fe sylwa ambell un ar ddau ffigwr tywyll yn agosa\u0301u drwy\u2019r niwl."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "Mae\u2019r eirth yn chwilio am loches rhag y storm, ond lle bynnag yr a\u0302nt, cant eu troi i ffwrdd gan yr anifeiliaid eraill. Does dim croeso yn unman i\u2019r eirth druan a\u2019r unig opsiwn felly yw mynd allan i ganol y storm."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Wrth i\u2019r gwynt chwythu, caiff cartref teulu\u2019r llwynogod ei chwalu\u2019n llwyr a rhaid iddynt fynd allan i chwilio am help. Tybed sut fydd yr eirth yn ymateb pan ddaw\u2019r llwynogod atynt i ofyn am gymorth?"}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Beth sy\u2019n dda am y llyfr?"}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "Defnyddia\u2019r llyfr gymeriadau anifeiliaid i gyflwyno pwnc eithaf dwys mewn ffordd sensitif sy\u2019n gwbl addas i blant ifanc. Gall rai o\u2019r thema\u0302u fod yn anodd a chymhleth i\u2019w trafod ar brydiau ond mae\u2019r llyfr yn eu cyflwyno yn syml ar lefel sy\u2019n ddealladwy."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "Er y caiff y llyfr ei anelu at blant iau, gall weithio ar lefel uwch gyda phlant hy\u0302n, fel rhan o uned o waith am ffoaduriaid ddoe a heddiw. Mae\u2019n sicr yn bwnc llosg sy\u2019n codi yn y newyddion yn rheolaidd ac yn rhywbeth perthnasol iawn i ni heddiw. Ar lefel syml, bydd yn blatfform ar gyfer trafodaeth ystyrlon am sut y dylem drin eraill drwy ddangos caredigrwydd ac empathi (ceisio deall teimladau eraill). Dyma stori sy\u2019n gwbl addas ar gyfer gwasanaethau ysgol neu stori amser gwely."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Os darllenwch chi adolygiadau o fersiwn Saesneg y llyfr hwn, cyfeirir at y naratif fel un syml iawn gyda geirfa hawdd. Yn y Gymraeg, fodd bynnag, mae hi\u2019n stori reit wahanol. Mae\u2019r iaith yn gain ac yn farddonol. Mae\u2019r addaswr, Aneirin Karadog, wedi mynd i lawer o drafferth i sicrhau bod y cyfieithiad yn un safonol iawn. Yn nodiadau\u2019r awdur, cyfeiria at y ffaith ei fod yn ceisio glynu mor agos a\u0302 phosib at naws y gwreiddiol, gan wneud defnydd o dechnegau barddoniaeth fel cynghanedd a chyflythrennu. Diddorol iawn oedd darllen nodiadau\u2019r awdur a dweud y gwir."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "Mae\u2019r eirfa yn uchelgeisiol ac yn reit heriol, ond nid yw hyn yn beth drwg o reidrwydd. Does dim o\u2019i le a\u0302 modelu iaith dda i ddisgyblion yn fuan, a bydd y lluniau bendigedig yn helpu i roi cyd-destun. O ddarllen y geiriau allan yn uchel, gall y farddoniaeth a\u2019r gynghanedd gyfleu naws a theimlad y darn, gan fod o gymorth i ddeall yr ystyr."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "Efallai y byddai rhai yn ansicr yngly\u0302n a phwy y mae\u2019r llyfr wedi\u2019i anelu ato. O ran cynnwys ac edrychiad, mae\u2019r stori yn fwy addas ar gyfer plant iau (o dan 7) ond ar y llaw arall, mae\u2019r iaith yn fwy heriol ac o ganlyniad yn fwy priodol i blant hy\u0302n neu blant a sgiliau darllen fwy datblygedig. Credaf y bydd angen oedolyn i helpu gyda\u2019r darllen er mwyn ei lawn werthfawrogi, ac o bosib i esbonio rhai darnau neu eiriau."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "Mae Y Lloches yn llawn negeseuon moesol am haelioni, caredigrwydd a thosturi - bron fel un o chwedlau Aesop. Fel y mae\u2019r broliant yn ei awgrymu, gall gweithrediadau bychan gael effaith mawr. Rhaid i ni beidio anwybyddu\u2019r bobl sydd mewn angen, a bod yn barod i estyn llaw pan fydd rhywun angen cymorth. Mae'r neges yr un mor berthnasol i oedolion ddudwn i."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "Syniadau yn deillio o\u2019r nofel"}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "1. Actio darn o\u2019r stori neu sefyllfa debyg sy\u2019n arddangos caredigrwydd"}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "3. Bwrdd stori \u2013 ail ysgrifennu\u2019r stori mewn geiriau eraill"}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "5. Erthygl papur newydd - ffoaduriaid \u2013 neu eitem newyddion teledu"}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "6. Trafodaeth/mynegi barn \u2013 pam wnaeth yr anifeiliaid wrthod helpu?"}, {"text_idx": "#000033", "text": "8. Ysgrifennu monolog o safbwynt ffoadur ifanc"}, {"text_idx": "#000034", "text": "Have you ever got a waft of that classic new car smell? Well, I\u2019ll let you in on a bit of a secret, you can get the same sort of thing from new books \u2013 ahhhh, that lovely new book smell! Yup, I\u2019ll admit, I'm one of those people who sniffs new books - there's nothing like holding that new book in your hands and getting a good \u2018ol whiff. One of the very first things that struck me with Y Lloches was the sheer quality of the thing. Turning the pages, it is clear that this has that \u2018premium\u2019 feeling. Qin Leng's light and airy ink and watercolour drawings are magical and give the book it\u2019s 'classic' look. The \u2018messiness\u2019 of the sketchy drawing style conveys the ferocity and chaos of the weather and the use of colour reflects the Autumn and Winter seasons. Honestly, this is one of the most beautiful books that Rily have published to date."}, {"text_idx": "#000035", "text": "What happens in the story?"}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "Residents of the forest hide in their houses as a huge storm approaches. Whilst sheltering in their warm and comfortable homes, they notice two dark figures walking through the fog."}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "The bears seek refuge from the storm, but wherever they go, they are turned away by the other animals. The poor bears are not welcome anywhere and the only option they have is to go out into the storm."}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "text": "As the wind howls and roars, in an unfortunate turn of events, the foxes' family home is completely blown away and they now become refugees themselves. When they go looking for help, they come across the bears. I wonder how they\u2019ll react now that the tables are turned?"}, {"text_idx": "#000039", "text": "What's good about the book?"}, {"text_idx": "#000040", "text": "The book uses animal characters to present a fairly intense subject in a sensitive way that is perfectly suitable for young children. Some of the themes can be difficult and rather complex to discuss but the book presents them in a simple and understandable manner."}, {"text_idx": "#000041", "text": "Although the book is aimed at younger children, it can work on a higher level with older children, as part of an unit of work about refugees. It\u2019s certainly a hot topic that often appears in the news and is very relevant to us today. On a simple level, it will be a springboard for meaningful discussion about how we should treat others by showing kindness and empathy (this is to understand the feelings of others). We get a story that is as suitable for school assemblies as it is for bedtime reading."}, {"text_idx": "#000042", "text": "If you read reviews of the English version of this book, the narrative is often referred to as being very straightforward with easy vocabulary. In Welsh, however, it is a different story. The language is elegant and poetic. The adapter, Aneurin Karadog, has gone to a great deal of trouble to ensure that the translation is to a very high standard. In the author's notes, he refers to the fact that he has tried to adhere as closely as possible to the tone of the original, making use of poetic techniques to elevate the writing. It was very interesting to read the author's notes."}, {"text_idx": "#000043", "text": "The vocabulary is ambitious and quite challenging, but this is not necessarily a bad thing. There\u2019s nothing wrong with modelling good language for pupils from an early age, and the wonderful pictures will help to give context. Reading the words out loud, the rhyme and rhythm will help to give meaning to the words."}, {"text_idx": "#000044", "text": "On the other hand, some may feel a bit uncertain as to whom the book is aimed at. In terms of look and feel, it\u2019s more appropriate for younger children (under 7) but when you take into account the written content, that may be better suited to older children or those with more developed reading skills. I think that an adult will be required to help with the reading if it is to be fully appreciated, with some bits possibly needing further explanation."}, {"text_idx": "#000045", "text": "Y Lloches is full of moral messages about generosity, kindness and compassion - almost like one of Aesop's fables. As the blurb suggests, small actions can have a big impact. We must not ignore the plight of people in need, and we must extend a helping hand to someone who needs it. The messages in the story are as relevant to adults as they are to children."}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "text": "I am pleased to see an adaptation of a book originally published in Europe, instead of yet another translation from England. (no offence intended, it\u2019s just good to get balance and variety). Given the standard of Y Lloches, it would be great to see more books make their way from the continent into Welsh and vice versa too!"}, {"text_idx": "#000048", "text": "1. Act out a piece of the story or similar situation that displays kindness"}, {"text_idx": "#000049", "text": "2. Artwork on the theme of 'The Storm'"}, {"text_idx": "#000050", "text": "3. Storyboard \u2013 rewriting the story in other words"}, {"text_idx": "#000052", "text": "5. Newspaper article - refugees \u2013 or TV news item"}, {"text_idx": "#000053", "text": "6. Discussion/expression of opinion \u2013 why did the animals refuse to help?"}, {"text_idx": "#000055", "text": "8. Writing a monologue from a young refugee's perspective"}, {"text_idx": "#000061", "text": "Menter gwirfoddol yw So\u0302n am Lyfra sy\u2019n darparu adolygiadau dwyieithog o lyfrau Cymraeg i blant a phobl ifanc. Bydd hefyd yn cynnig llwyfan i sgyrsiau a thrafodaethau am lyfrau. Rydym yn gweithredu\u2019n gwbl annibynnol ac yn gwerthfawrogi unrhyw roddion all ein helpu i gyflawni'r nodau hyn. Bydd eich rhodd yn help i ni gynnal y gwasanaeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000062", "text": "So\u0302n am Lyfra is a voluntary venture that provides bilingual reviews for Welsh children and young people\u2019s books. It shall also be a platform for conversations and discussions about books. We operate totally independently and we appreciate any donations that help us to achieve our goals. Your kindness will help us maintain the Service."}]