[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Y WefanY Ti\u0302mGwybodaeth i Rieni"}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "so\u0302namlyfraSep 16, 20205 min read"}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Themau trist,anodd/upsetting, tough themes: \u25ce\u25ce\u25ce\u25ce\u25ce"}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Mae nifer o blant wrthi\u2019n dychwelyd i\u2019r ysgol ar hyn o bryd ar o\u0302l bod i ffwrdd am gyfnod hir iawn. Mae yna hefyd blant sy\u2019n mynd i'r ysgol am y tro cyntaf, sy\u2019n garreg filltir fawr beth bynnag, ond efallai yn fwy o beth \u2019leni yn sgil y lockdown."}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Ydyn, mae ffrindiau yn hollbwysig. A dyma yw prif thema\u2019r llyfr bendigedig yma, sy\u2019n llawn negeseuon positif, hapus a lliwgar. Mae\u2019n trafod beth yw cyfaill da, a\u2019r profiadau gwerthfawr rydym ni\u2019n eu rhannu a\u0302 ffrindiau. Bydd llawer o\u2019r sefyllfaoedd yn gyfarwydd iawn i\u2019r plant ifanc."}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Mae maint y llyfr a\u2019r gwaith celf yn ffrwydrad o liw atyniadol iawn ac yn siw\u0302r o ddenu llygaid plant ifanc. Mae digonedd o fanylion bach diddorol yn cuddio yn y lluniau hefyd."}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Cyfeillgarwch, cynhwysedd ac amrywiaeth yw prif thema\u0302u\u2019r llyfr. Fe ddarlunia lawer o blant o bob lliw a llun yn mwynhau cwmni ei gilydd ac yn gwneud amrywiaeth o dasgau gwahanol. Trafoda\u2019r llyfr sut y mae rhai plant yn debyg, ond eraill yn wahanol. Does dim cyfeiriad uniongyrchol at liw croen ond mae\u2019n amlwg fod amrywiaeth o hiliau gwahanol yn y llyfr. Tydi ieithoedd nac anabledd chwaith ddim yn rhwystro\u2019r plant rhag bod yn ffrindiau."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Dysgwn o\u2019r llyfr fod rhai plant yn hoffi chwarae mewn grwpiau, tra bod yn well gan rai eu cwmni eu hunain. Y neges bwysig yw bod gwahaniaethau ac unigrywiaeth yn beth da a bod pawb yn wahanol, sydd yn gwneud pethau\u2019n fwy diddorol. Meddyliwch pa mor boring fyddai\u2019r byd petai bawb yn licio\u2019r un pethau!"}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Mae \u2019na negeseuon positif iawn yn y llyfr sy\u2019n so\u0302n am ddyfodol delfrydol (os nad braidd yn optimistaidd) heb drais a phethau tebyg. Yn y byd sydd ohoni mae\u2019n bwysig addysgu\u2019r genhedlaeth nesaf i fod yn oddefgar ac i barchu ei gilydd. Dwi\u2019n gorfod gobeithio y bydden nhw\u2019n dysgu o\u2019n camgymeriadau ni ac yn tyfu i fyny i fod yn fwy caredig ac yn well dinasyddion y byd. Fel y mae\u2019r llyfr yn awgrymu, bydden ni\u2019n gallu mynd yn llawer pellach petai ni\u2019n cyd-weithio yn hytrach na chystadlu yn erbyn ein gilydd."}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Gan fod mydr ac odl yn y testun gwreiddiol, mae\u2019r llyfr yma\u2019n addasiad yn hytrach nac yn gyfieithiad uniongyrchol, felly dylid ystyried hyn wrth ddarllen. Mae\u2019r addaswr wedi gwneud job dda o ail greu naws y llyfr ond yn y Gymraeg, heb newid gormod. Dwi\u2019n hoff iawn o lyfrau dwyieithog achos mae\u2019n hybu cariad a pharch at y ddwy iaith. Bydd rhieni di-Gymraeg yn gallu mwynhau\u2019r llyfr a\u0302\u2019u plant \u2013 sy\u2019n beth da!"}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "\u2019Dw i wrth fy modd gyda\u2019r lluniau ar ddechrau ac ar ddiwedd y llyfr sy\u2019n llawn o ymadroddion positif yn ymwneud a\u0302 chyfeillgarwch. Efallai y gall y darllenwyr ychwanegu at y rhestr hirfaith yma?"}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Ar ddechrau tymor ysgol, lle bydd plant o bob oed yn gwneud ffrindiau newydd, pa adeg gwell i wneud defnydd o\u2019r llyfr perffaith yma? Llyfr sy\u2019n sicr o fod yn boblogaidd yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen ac yn sbardun ar gyfer trafodaeth neu waith pellach. Bydd yn ideal ar gyfer unedau thematig fel \u2018myfi fy hun\u2019 neu \u2018ffrindiau\u2019 ac mae\u2019n ticio nifer o flychau ym maes Datblygiad Personol a Chymdeithasol. Am lyfr gwych ar gyfer amser cylch neu amser gwasanaeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Dyma i chi lyfr sy\u2019n cyfleu\u2019r negeseuon hollbwysig \u2018mewn undod mae nerth\u2019 a \u2018gyda\u2019n gilydd, gallwn newid y byd.\u2019"}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "Many children are currently returning to school after being away for a very long time. There are also those who are attending for the first time, which is a huge milestone anyway, but perhaps even more of a big deal following the lockdown."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "As human beings, we don't cope too well on our own for extended periods of time \u2013 we\u2019re generally social creatures, who love the company of others. The lockdown was a challenging time for many, having to isolate in our homes for months on end, with little contact with our closest friends."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Yes, friends are so important. Friendship is one of the main themes of this wonderful book, which is full of positive, happy and colourful messages. It discusses what being a good friend looks like, and talks of some of the experiences we share with friends. Many of the situations will be very familiar to young children."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "The large size of the book and the vibrant artwork is very attractive and sure to catch the eyes of younger readers. There are also plenty of interesting little details hidden in the pictures."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "Friendship, inclusion, diversity, kindness, tolerance and uniqueness are some of the themes that crop up in the book. There are depictions of children of all shapes and sizes happily playing together. We can see that some children are similar and others are different, both in terms of appearance and interests. There is no direct reference to skin colour but it is clear that the book is diverse. Neither differing languages or disability prevent the children from becoming friends."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "We learn from the book that some children like to play in groups, whilst some prefer their own company. The important message is that differences are a good thing and that makes things more interesting. Think about how boring the world would be if everyone liked the same things!"}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "There are very positive messages in the book that look towards an idealistic future without violence and such things. One can but dream... In today's world it is important to educate the next generation to be tolerant and respectful of each other. I have to hope that they will learn from our mistakes and grow up to be kinder, better citizens of the world. As the book suggests, we could all go much further if we worked together."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "As there\u2019s rhyme in the original text, this book is an adaptation rather than a direct translation, so this should be taken into account when reading. The translator has done a good job of maintaining the \u2018feel\u2019 of the book but has added a little something too. I love bilingual books because they promote an appreciation of both languages. English speaking parents will be able to enjoy the book with their children \u2013 which is a good thing!"}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "The beginning and end covers of the book are full of positive phrases relating to friendship. Perhaps the readers can add to this list...?"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "At the beginning of the school term, where children of all ages will be making new friends, what better time to make use of this book? It\u2019s one that is bound to be popular in the Foundation Phase and can be used as a springboard for further discussion or work. It would be ideal for \u2018Circle Time\u2019 discussions or for topics such as \u2018friendship\u2019 or \u2018Myself and I.\u2019 It ticks a number of boxes in personal and social development also."}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "The core message of \u2018together we\u2019re stronger\u2019 can be felt throughout the book."}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "Not related to the book but it's a great song to learn in school."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "amrywiaethdiversitydwyieithogbilingualhealth and wellbeingiechyd a llescyfeillgarwchffrindiaufriendships"}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "Nid ydym yn gyfrifol am gynnwys gwefannau allanol."}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "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": "#000039", "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."}]