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Celebrations will be held this weekend to mark the translation of a beloved children's story about a ravenous creepy crawly into Jèrriais.
Having received the rights to translate the text by Penguin Random House, the Jèrriais version of the book first published in 1969 by Eric Carle, called 'La Carpéleuse Hardi Affanmée', is due to be published in 2025.
In previous years, the JTS has translated and published other well-known stories such as 'J’allons à la chasse à l’ourse' (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt) and 'Lé Gruffalo' (The Gruffalo), which have been donated to Reception-age children in Jersey to encourage greater interest in the island's native language.
Susan Parker said her team at JTS were "delighted" to have secured the rights to the book, and that excitement among young learners had been so great that they "wanted to share the news outside of their schools".
Following an idea from children in Year 5 at Jersey College Prep, a day of themed events will be held at the Jersey Library this Saturday to celebrate.
Pictured: The Jèrriais translation of Michael Rosen’s classic children’s book, ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’.
Between 10:00 and 16:00 this Saturday (29 June), youngsters and their parents are invited to take part in a range of activities, including hearing the two versions of the book read in English and Jèrriais, a themed scavenger hunt, group Jèrriais readings and other arts and crafts.
Copies of 'La Carpéleuse Hardi Affanmée' will also be circulated next year when the translation has been officially published.
Older students of the Jerriais Teaching Service from JCG and Grainville School will be on hand to assist at the Library this weekend.
Well done if you worked it out! The book is, of course, none other than 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'.
Susan Parker was a previous guest on The Interview from Bailiwick Podcasts – listen below or wherever you get your podcasts...
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