Adrian Almeida Heck
(Julia Vehuiah)
THE GOLDFISH AND THE CAT
This story will take children and adults to
navigate by waves of imagination, a thrilling
adventure, which begins at the bottom of the sea
and culminates with the struggle for life among the
brave Red goldfish, captured by a fisherman's net,
and your rival – the terrible Mr. Cat.
Age group - from 04 years old.
PUBLISHER
THE LITTLE GOLDFISH AND THE
CAT
Adrian Almeida
Heck
(Julia Vehuiah)
2nd edition.
2005
Lajeado PUBLISHER
THE LITTLE GOLDFISH
AND THE CAT
Author: Adrian Almeida Heck
Inspired by: Julia Vehuiah (my Angels)
Illustrations: Adriana Schnorr Dessoy
Art editor: Vera R. Theves Sulzbac
H448 Heck, Lenira Almeid The goldfish and the cat/Lenira Almeida Heck (Julia Vehuiah); illustrated by
Adriana Schnorr Dessoy. 2nd Edition--Lajeado, RS: UNIVATES Publisher, 2003.
39 p. : il. ; 18 cm
ISBN 85-86573-37-X
1. Literature for Children and Young Adults. I. Vehuiah, Julia. II Dessoy, Adriana Schnorr
III. Title.
CDU 82-93
Cataloging at source. Univates Central Library.
PUBLISHER
Street Avelino Tallini, 171 - Cx. Postcard 155 - CEP 95900-000 - Lajeado - RS
Phone: (51) 3714.7024 - Fax: (51) 3714.7001
E-mail: [email protected] - www.univates.br
Acknowledgements
to God. Julia and Vehuiah for the inspiration and to everybody that have been with me in this
trajectory. You will be forever my friends.
Circulation: 500 copies Copyright:
Lenira Almeida Heck (Júlia Vehuiah
General Flores da Cunha Street, 84/102 - Florestal District-Lajeado/RS -phone: (51) 3714-2472
THE LITTLE GOLDFISH
AND THE CAT
06 07
One day, Mr. Fish called the little fish Red, Yellow and
Golden, to alert them of the dangers that surrounded them
when get out to play far from their house. He talked about
the fishermen casting their nets into the sea, the birds and
other animals, including cat, which are fed of fish.
- All goldfish are entitled to play, but stay away from
nets and the edge of the sea, because in these places is that
the danger lies – said Mr. Fish with eyes filled with tears.
08 09
Sometime later, Red asked for permission to his
parents to go to the house of a friend to play. After helping
her mother, he said goodbye and then he left joyfully. On
the way, he met some friends and greeted everyone
cheerfully. Minutes later, felt that something was holding
him.
No matter how hard he would try, he couldn't get rid of
it. Then he started yelling:
- Help! Please, somebody help me out here! – However,
nobody listened to him, because he was in a quiet place.
Upset, he began to cry.
10 11
The fisherman, on the other hand, when pulling the net,
was very happy when he saw that beauty bouncy goldfish and
was very careful not to hurt it. When he got home, he put it
in a glass full of water.
Red, scared, noted that he had lost the freedom and
that, perhaps, he would ever come back to swim in the
depths of the ocean. Very sad, he tears was rolling down.
At that time, when he realized the fate that had been
shot down over him, tried to be strong and stay calm,
because it would be pointless scream or struggle.
12 13
That same day, Red was transported very carefully to
another place.
After drive around for a time, the man finally stopped in
front of a big store. Red was afraid, because He didn’t
know what they were going to do with him.
****
14 15
When entering in the store, he noticed that the place
was ample and nice. There were some strange creatures
and very noisy; some were tweeting, some were meowing,
some other was barking and some others was eating
carrots without stopping. All were in large cages.
The little Red goldfish sensed that there would be your
captivity. He trembled at the thought.
The merchant was smiling, proud of his new purchase so
he put Red along with other goldfishes. The location,
although small, imitated the habitat of the sea. Everyone
looked at him with curiosity, but soon they became friends.
16 17
Red had already listened to some histories regarding
little goldfishes that were captured to serve of attraction
for the mankind. However, he has not ever imagined that one
day he would be in that situation.
Despite being well treated, he sighed remembering the
time when he swam in school, with friends, always up to some
antics somewhere at the bottom of the sea.
18 19
One day, a couple with three children came into the
shop. Duda, the eldest, was thrilled to watch that beautiful
red goldfish swam back and forth in the aquarium. The
parents, noting your interest bought it and gave as a gift to
his son.
Arriving at the new home, Red noticed a creature with a
kind face, equal what it had back in the store. Once in a
while, he would move, open his eyes, stretch and would go
back to sleep again. Now, more carefree, the little goldfish
kept swimming back and forth in your little captivity.
20 21
One day, Red listened to its new owners affectionately
call that stranger creature of my Kitten. So, thought:
- Ah! So this is the famous Mr. Cat. the dangerous fish-
eater.
the Cat, in turn, walked impatient, he could not wait
to be alone with the new inhabitant of the house. So as
not to arouse suspicion, pretended not notice his
presence.
Duda was delighted with his two pets, once the
cat and the little goldfish live in harmony.
22 23
In a beautiful Sunday morning after treating the cat
and the little goldfish, the family left to take a walk. First,
however, as a precaution, Duda put the tank high up and
jokingly told the cat to take good care of the little fella.
The Cat swung the tail, made pirouettes, wrapped
himself in the leg of the boy, laughing at his innocence. Then
he sat down and stayed there.
24 25
Red was concerned and swam nervously of a side for the
other without stopping. He seemed to sense that something
was going to happen. The Cat, scoundrel, pretend that he
wasn't seeing anything. However, he was delighted with the
nervousness of the little goldfish.
The Cat, much scoundrel, pretend that he wasn't seeing
anything. However, he was delighted with the nervousness of
the little goldfish. After a long while, the kitty arose
himself, licked himself, stretched out himself and then he
decided to terrify Red a little more:
- Little goldfish! Huu, huu! Now that we are alone,
prepare yourself that I'm going to catch you!
26 27
Little goldfish, although courageous, was worried,
thinking about a way to defend himself, case the frightful
enemy decided to attack him.
Little goldfish Red was tense. The things were becoming
very difficult, and he knew that it would be worse soon.
Little goldfish from red was almost white of terror, but he
would be brave, he would die fighting, he thought.
28 29
Little goldfish Red was quiet in one corner of the
aquarium and after a long while, he said:
- Please, Mr. Cat, behave yourself, and don’t make me
anything bad, huh! Think about what our owner said. He
trusts so much in you that even asked you to take care of
me, remember?
The Cat raised, arched over and licked his lips in a
frightful way. After that, knocking down some objects, he
climbed up to the bookshelf and in one blink of eyes, he was
up to the refrigerator, by the side of the aquarium.
30 31
Full of himself, the cat answered:
- Listen here, fool little goldfish, if I was honest, I
would not have the fame that I have. In addition, it is no use
doing the smart-ass, nor trying to convince me because I'm
going to catch you, yeah! And, when my owner arrives, I will
meow softly, wrap around his legs, look at him with
sweetness and everything will be settled.
Later, in agility proper of the felines, put one of his
foot inside of the aquarium. Red, fast as an arrow, in a
bravery act, gave one bite in his foot, almost taking off a
piece of it. The kitty, withdrew, scared.
32 33
After the shock, the cat put his foot inside the
aquarium again and, by accident, crash! He knocked down the
aquarium on the floor. The kitty almost died of shock!
Astonished, the Cat then realized the agility of his
adversary. For a few moments, he was immovable, observing
the little goldfish jumping and jumping, trying to save
himself.
34 35
After that, the combat started. Red was defended
himself jumping in the air, looking like an acrobat. The Cat
recognized his courage and admired him for it. It was a jump
here, another jump there, and the little goldfish always
succeed to slide of the claws of its persecutor.
When the Cat was almost catching the little goldfish
Duda and his family arrived. They all get shocked when they
saw the big mess. It had water and broken glass
everywhere.
36 37
Duda was very disappointed with the behavior of the
scoundrel cat. He caught the cat by his feet, taking it
outside of the house for some time. Meanwhile, the little
Red goldfish was dying. The help arrived in time and soon he
was put in a teeny aquarium.
Duda, shocked with what had happened and worried
about the security of little goldfish, asked his father to
return it to the sea.
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Red was very moved when sighting the immense blue sea that was waiting for him. When being put inside the water, without delay he disappeared, going to find again his family and all his friends. The place where he lived, was all joy. The fishes had given a big party to celebrate his return.
Red was received as a hero. Its odyssey all had great
repercussion in the ocean. Even the king of the seas received him in solemn hearing. In his few moments of solitude, little Red fish remembered the great adventure that he lived in the land in the middle of those very strange creatures…
Knows who is Lenira Almeida Heck Pseudo: (Julia Vehuiah)
I have born in the city of São Félix/BA and grew up in Cachoeira/Ba.
With nine years my family moved to Salvador/BA. I have been living in
Lajeado/RS since 1979. I am a teacher, speaker. I gave lectures for children,
young adults and adults. I am married with Roque Heck and I am mother of
two children: Aline and Davi. A good memory: My infancy on the edges of the river Paraguaçu, where
in the hottest days of summer I learned to swim. What I don't like: To see the misery and the violence spreading
over the world. Dream: To see men joining to practice the
common good. Flaw: Stubbornness. I insist until obtaining what I
want.
Virtue: I leave it to my friends to
answer. My mark: The optimism.
I hug my friends of today and those that I will conquer tomorrow.
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