All the Ways to be Smart

 
　　就讓我們翻開書，一起「聰明」吧！
 
　　在每個人的成長歷程中，有許多時候，我們會得到「你好聰明」的讚美。
　　通常發生在什麼時候呢？
　　考試考了一百分、能解答最難的題目、作業本的每一題都被打勾、比賽拿了第一名……
　　這些固然都是「聰明」的千百種方式之一，但事實上，我們往往忽略了「聰明」還有更多不一樣的可能性。
 
　　在這本書裡，作者和繪者用幽默溫暖的文字和豐富有趣的圖像語言，讓我們用愉快的心情在每一個頁面中尋找「聰明」的方式。
 
　　聰明可以是畫出大爪子，介紹恐龍給大家認識。
　　聰明可以是摺紙飛機，讓他高高飛起。
　　聰明可以是……
 
　　聰明還可以是什麼呢？
　　就讓聰明的我們一起翻開書本，一起想一想。
 
本書特色

★我們都很「聰明」★
　　每個人由內而外，都有著不同的性格、能力、思考、態度或想法……而這樣的我們，像是花園裡的花一樣，或許都有花瓣和葉子，但卻有不一樣的美麗或香氣。或許這朵花的美麗是因為它有著嫣紅的花瓣、或許那朵花的美麗是因為它有著不一樣的姿態……而花園也正因為有著爭奇鬥豔的各種花而精采。試想，如果每朵花都如同電腦檔案般的複製貼上，這樣的花園還會受人青睞嗎？而人們也是一樣的，能想出方法解決問題的孩子很「聰明」、能探索大自然的孩子很「聰明」、能在萬聖節扮成最嚇人角色的孩子很「聰明」、能感受到你需要被安慰而鼓勵你的孩子很「聰明」……世界上有千百種不同的人，那麼也應該有千百種不同「聰明」的方式，就讓我們也用「聰明」的心去感受體會每一種「聰明」，及欣賞每一個「聰明」的人吧！
 

• 適合每一個人的一本書　★

　　這是本適合每一個人的書。孩子在學校裡扮演學生的角色，父母親在職場上扮演自己的角色，這些角色都有屬於他們的「責任」，或許是完成功課、完成企劃或任務，但這並不是我們生活的全部，在這些角色以外，我們有許多不一樣的樣貌。例如離開職場的我們，可能是球場上的最佳隊友、可能是畫室裡的小畫家、或是花園裡蒔花弄草的園藝師……我們有著多種不一樣的可能性，而孩子也一樣，除了在教室裡做個稱職的學生以外，還有什麼不一樣的可能呢？我們可以藉由此書幫助孩子認識自我的樣貌、發掘孩子的優點和才能，也幫助孩子理解不一定是考試考得好或會解題才是聰明，每個孩子都有屬於自己聰明的方式。
 

• 鮮明的色彩和精彩的插畫　★

　　艾莉森．考波伊斯以鮮豔的色彩和明亮的配色，在書中呈現許多活潑且多元的角色，帶著讀者領略各種角色都有屬於自己不同的「聰明」方式，可以是安靜、可以是活潑；可以彈奏樂器、可以是角色扮演；可以是在地上、可以是在天空……「聰明」的方式可以因人、因時、因地而有所不同，每一個角色都有專屬於自己的「聰明」方式。而我們可以從繪者的每一個角色中，進一步思考、討論，屬於我們的「聰明」會是甚麼樣子的呢？
 
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好評推薦
 
　　「一場美麗的遊行，會讓不同背景和興趣的孩子對自己的獨特性充滿信心。」──愛爾蘭時報
 
　　「這是一場創造力和情商的慶典，由各種不同的孩子所組成。對於那些感覺自己是一顆圓形小螺絲，卻被放在方形學習框框裡的學生來說，這是一本能讓他們放鬆的讀物。」──英國衛報
 
　　「對於任何一個曾經擔心自己『聰明』是否與眾不同的孩子來說，澳大利亞作家黛維娜．貝爾和畫家艾莉森．考波伊斯提供了一個廣闊的、令人安心的視角，有很多不同的方式可以展現不一樣的『聰明』……艾莉森．考波伊斯的插畫充分展現多元文化、不同種族、多種天賦的孩子們，傳達了歡樂的多樣性和豐富的同理心。」──多倫多星報
 
　　「簡單、流暢的文字加上帶有螢光色的插畫（由彩色墨水、炭筆和鉛筆創作，再經由數位處理），這是本告訴讀者，每天都可以用不一樣的方式展現聰明的書。插畫中也帶出不同種族的孩子、富有感情的動物和善良又毛茸茸的怪物，都能自信的探索屬於他們的世界，無論是在真實或想像的世界裡都是。」──科克斯書評
 
　　「黛維娜．貝爾的《聰明的千百種方式》以幼兒能夠理解和欣賞的方式探索了多元智慧。每個孩子都有自己的聰明之處，在本書優美的朗讀韻律中帶出的方式包括創造力、體育活動、音樂、情感敏感度、記憶資訊、數學和傳統學術知識……這是一本迷人的書，幫助孩子們理解每個人都有特殊的技能和天賦。」──出版者週刊
 
　　「聰明是什麼？這本漂亮的書列舉了一個人在日常生活中可能表現聰明的所有獨特的、不那麼學術的方式；從善於冒險、到善良或知道如何安靜的坐著觀察……插畫中描繪了各種各樣的人和生物，每個頁面都有著繽紛多彩的場景。這是適合學校和公共圖書館的課外書籍，也是適合任何孩子的可愛禮物。」──賓州學校圖書館書評
 
　　「這應該是家庭、工作場所、學校的必讀內容。 我喜歡這本美麗的、並且能幫助人們建立信心的書。 我認為每個人都會在這本書裡找到一些讓他們對自己感覺更好的東西（並感謝他們周圍的人）。」──安妮女王圖書公司書商評論人Tegan Tigani
 
　　「聰明不是只會打勾或打叉，聰明是用紙箱造船，划呀划。
　　『學校不是一切，考試成績當然不能代表一切。』如果每個孩子都能聽到這句話，我想會讓很多人的生活發生很大的改變。現在的社會容易讓孩子們認為如果他們不擅長考試，他們就沒有價值。然而，現在該是有愛心或同理心的成年人──父母和老師──自己承擔責任，以確保他們的孩子不會內化這種危險的資訊。我現在就告訴你，《聰明的千百種方式》這本書絕對是傳授這門課的完美方式。
　　這本圖畫書是對創造力和想像力的最高頌揚、是對同理心和保有自我的讚賞，是每個孩子都需要聽到的人生真諦。它應該被寫進每一所學校的課程，應該在每一個家庭圖書館裡找到。
　　這本書的主旨在為『一個孩子做為孩子的權利」而出發，它強調了一點，聰明並沒有單一的定義，有很多表現聰明的方式是說故事、對他人友善、充滿好奇心，能運用想像力…等。這本書改寫了『有些人聰明，有些人不聰明』這樣的觀念，這本書的製作和編輯非常出色。我向你保證，這本書能讓孩子們明白，每個人都是聰明的，每個人都有價值。
　　這是我讀過的最了不起、最讓人感覺美好的童書。在這本書中，你唯一能找到的就是源源不斷的正能量和增強信心的美。」──Amazon讀者五星好評
 
　　——中文書介摘錄自《聰明的千百種方式》，維京出版

　　The international bestseller that celebrates the myriad talents that each child brings to the world.
 
　　Smart is not just ticks and crosses,
　　smart is building boats from boxes.
　　Painting patterns, wheeling wagons,
　　being mermaids, riding dragons...
 
　　From the award-winning creators of The Underwater Fancy-Dress Parade and Under the Love Umbrella comes this joyful ode to all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are.
 
　　Review
　　‘This gorgeous rhyming picture book reinforces the message that smart isn't just ticks and crosses ― it's also about being creative, adventurous, and having a good imagination … A triumph.’
 
– Natasha Harding, The Sun
 
　　‘Beautifully tender and life-affirming.’
 
– Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the Fall
 
　　‘This colourful picture-book provides an alternative perspective on the culture of academic achievement by celebrating a diversity of talents … Allison Colpoys’s illustrations celebrate a diversity of cultures too, offering a parade of beauty that will give children of all backgrounds and interests confidence in their own uniqueness.’
 
– Sara Keating, The Irish Times
 
　　‘The perfect book for children suffering from anxiety about SATs and other school tests.’
 
– Parent Talk
 
　　‘An earnest and charming book celebrating the joys of all the wonderful qualities that make children who they are, with a subtle and unique message that getting excellent grades is not what makes you smart.’
 
– Nursery World
 
　　‘Joyful and vibrant … Allison Colpoys' illustrations shimmer with movement and vivacity, with her loose-line illustrations and selective colour palette exuding a nostalgic retro charm. Children will want to pore over each page, while the seamless read-out-loud rhyming pattern will ensure this is a favourite for years to come.’
 
– Kids’ Book Review
 
　　‘This book is funny and tender, exuberant and whimsical, and an absolute joy to pore over … Colpoys’ distinctive illustrations fizz with her trademark charm and vivacity; the colours burst out of the page with wild abandonment.’
 
– Bronte Coates, Readings
 
　　‘Every page of this book in joyous, imaginative and life-affirming … All the Ways to be Smart is a celebration of what childhood can be, and it will likely become a classic.’
 
– Louise Pfanner, bookseller and author/illustrator of the ‘Louise Builds ...’ series, Books+Publishing
 
　　‘The book, All the Ways to Be Smart, aims to teach children that there is more to being smart than reading to maths and encourages the pursuit of the arts.’
 
– The Leader
 
　　‘All the Ways to be Smart is a brilliant, gorgeous book bursting with unconventional magic spells that prove science is so much more than mere logic, and that being smart is above all about being happy. A feast for the eyes and heart, full of foolproof methods to enchant and inspire young minds.’
 
– Mika Provata-Carlone, Bookanista
 
　　‘It’s highly likely every child who reads this book will find something in it that shows they too are smart.’
 
– School Reading List
 
　　‘[C]onfidence-boosting, jaunty and inclusive.’
 
– Lucy Chambers, The School Librarian
 
　　‘Vibrant, fun and empowering … it should be on everyone's bookshelf!’
 
– The Book Nook bookshop
 
　　‘A wonderful book about all the different ways to be smart.’
 
– A Bundle of Books bookshop
 
　　‘A joyous, life-affirming, imaginative celebration!’
 
– Crediton Community Bookshop
 
　　‘What makes you smart? Is it making things, having a good imagination, being kind? This book lets every small person know they have something special.’
 
– Owl and Pyramid bookshop
 
　　‘A wonderful book for children. [There are] more ways than one to be smart.’
 
– Urmston bookshop
 
　　‘A wonderful book, teaching children about their own qualities and personalities.’
 
– Dartmouth bookseller
 
　　‘All The Ways to be Smart is an earnest and charming book celebrating the joys of all the wonderful qualities that make children who they are. The subtle and unique message is that getting excellent grades is not what makes you smart. Rather, it’s the value of learning through play which is beautifully illustrated and will captivate children’s imagination throughout the book.’
 
– Book Trust
 
　　‘This picture book from Australia has glowing colours that seem to leap off the page and rhyming text that children will very much enjoy chanting … The book is a jumbly rumble of busy, bright colours and kids doing fun things – along with di-nosaurs, birds and flowers and all kinds of creatures. It will appeal and help chil-dren who feel less than academically inclined to realise their own potential and do their best with their own talents and abilities.’
 
– Elizabeth Schlenther, Books for Keeps
 
　　‘I think this unique book with colourful illustrations by Allison Colpoys can help children feel proud of what makes them special.’
 
– Mummy in the City
 
　　‘This collaboration between Davina Bell and Alison Colpoys is a celebration of what makes us us, of the strengths that we all have within ourselves – whether we’re dreamers, adventurers, readers or artists … The illustrations are whimsical and fun, with a beautiful colour palette.’
 
– Noveltea Corner
 
　　‘A glorious celebration … impossible to read without smiling. A powerful message told in a fun and engaging way!’
 
– Sue Wilsher, Carousel
 
　　‘All The Ways to be Smart is the most beautiful, brilliant new picture book. Full stop. Charming illustrations in pretty, appealing colours? Check. Great rhyming text that is super fun to read aloud? Check. A wonderful message conveyed in a beautiful non-judgey way? Check. The book is a joyful celebration of childhood and all the different, unique ways to be smart.’
 
– Courtney Adamo, Babyccino
 
　　‘This book needs to be in the hands of every policy-maker in the sphere of Education, in every classroom, in every library, and in every home … This book is an utterly glorious call to celebrate your strengths and your own unique smarts.’
 
– Oh Creative Day
 
　　‘A celebration of creativity and emotional intelligence featuring a diverse cast of kids. A reassuring read for primary-aged children who feel like a round peg in a square, academic hole.’
 
– Philippa Chandler, Guardian Australia
 
　　‘After a colourful, rollicking, joyful, rhyming read there is only one word for this book: wise. Good scores in a test are great but the importance of celebrating the creative, collaborative and just plain quirky things that make us emotionally intelligent and well-rounded could not have been better portrayed.’
 
– Readings ‘Best Picture Books of 2018’
 
　　‘From the dynamic partnership of Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys comes a tender, funny, and exquisitely illustrated picture book celebrating the myriad talents that each child brings to the world, from being able to read or tell the time to being good at blowing bubbles.’
 
– Good Reading
 
　　‘This book teaches children that intelligence is so much more than being book-smart. Intelligence can also mean being empathetic, artistic, athletic, and inquisitive. It places value in every kind of talent, from ‘building boats from boxes’ to ‘kindness when there’s crying’. All the Ways to Be Smart is the perfect feel-good bedtime story that I can’t wait to gift this Christmas.’
 
– Sherry Landow, Writing NSW
 
　　‘All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys is a joyous picture book that enthusiastically celebrates the power of the imagination while challenging stereotypes about what it means to be clever. With its flawless rhymes and winning illustrations, this book has all the makings of a classic.’
 
– Sydney Morning Herald
 
　　‘Simple, flowing words coupled with fluorescent illustrations (created from ink, charcoal, and pencil, then digitally assembled) give young readers a book brimming with examples of how they are smart all day, every day … Realistic illustrations show children of varying racial presentations joining sentient animals and benign, hairy monsters to confidently explore their world, real and imagined.’
 
– Kirkus Review
 
　　‘In this cheerful exploration of all the nonstandard ways a person can be smart, the creators paint an expansive picture of intelligence that goes well beyond ‘being best/at spelling bees,/a tricky test.’ ... Colpoys’s ink, charcoal, and pencil drawings burst with a profusion of neon orange and green, literally highlighting each scene with an incandescence that more than matches the rhyming couplets’ jauntiness. A feel-good paean to individuality.’
 
– Publishers Weekly
 
　　‘Brilliant.’
 
– Mariela Summerhays, Buzzfeed Australia
 
　　‘This illustrated picture book is an ode the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. It celebrates the special strengths, skills and passions in each of us.’
 
– Fiona Stager, Tweed Daily News
 
　　‘A picture book that is joyous, life-affirming, and challenges stereotypes about what it means to be clever.’
 
– Jane Sullivan, The Age
 
　　‘For any child who has ever worried about being ‘smart’, Australian author Bell and artist Colpoys offer an expansive, reassuring look at the many ways there are to be that way ... The energy of Bell’s rhyming couplets reflects the very inventiveness the book celebrates, the ebullience of kids’ imagination, emotional intelligence and practical talents. Climbing trees, making slime, inventing games ... Colpoys’ illustrations, showing a busy, multiracial, multi-gifted cast, convey joyous variety and abundant compassion.’
 
– Toronto Star
 
　　‘All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell explores multiple intelligences in a way that small children can understand and appreciate. Every child is smart in his or her own way. Some of the ways highlighted in a pleasing rhyme include creativity, physical activities, music, emotional sensitivity, memorising information, math, and traditional academic knowledge ... The illustrations by Allison Colpoys are colourful and inviting, reminiscent of the early Dr. Seuss style ... This is a charming book to help children understand that everyone has special skills and talents.’
 
– Catholic Library Journal
 
　　‘What does it mean to be smart? This beautiful book inventories all the unique, not-so-academic ways a person might be smart throughout their day; from being good at taking risks, to being kind, or knowing how to sit quietly and observe. A welcome message that is a delight to share with students with its gentle and warm rhyming text. The illustrations depict a wide array of diverse people and creatures in colourful scenes that take up the whole page. A gorgeous addition to school and public libraries, and a lovely gift for any child.’
 
– Southeast Pennsylvania School Library Book Reviewers
 
　　‘What does it mean to be smart? This beautiful book inventories all the unique, not-so-academic ways a person might be smart throughout their day; from being good at taking risks, to being kind, or knowing how to sit quietly and observe. A welcome message that is a delight to share with students with it’s gentle and warm rhyming text. The illustrations depict a wide array of diverse people and creatures in colourful scenes that take up the whole page. A gorgeous addition to school and public libraries, and a lovely gift for any child.’
 
– SE Pennsylvania School Library Book Review
 
　　‘This book celebrates the myriad ways one can be smart ― knowing the right thing to say, being welcoming to a shy friend, using your imagination, taking chances. A needed reassurance that tests can’t measure everything, and that we need all kinds of kids to create a smart and inventive world. This book is comforting, inspiring, and fun!’
 
– Bethany Strout, Staff Pick, Tattered Cover
 
　　‘An important reminder for readers of all ages that there are so many wonderful ways to be smart. Vibrant colours and charming whimsical illustrations fill the pages with character, and the rhythmic, rhyming text makes it a delight to read out loud. A necessary and joyful celebration of all the different things that we can do, from ‘reading, writing, spelling’ to ‘caring, sharing, scaring’ to my personal favourite ‘drawing very pointy stars’.’
 
– Sarah R., Staff Pick, Powell’s
 
　　‘This should be required reading ― in families, at workplaces, in schools. I love this beautiful, confidence-building book. I think everyone will find something here to make them feel better about themselves (and appreciate those around them).’
 
– Tegan Tigani, Bookseller Review, Queen Anne Book Company
 
　　‘[G]orgeous, accessible, simple, true and brilliant. Everything I want in a picture book.’
 
– Jessica Peterson White, Bookseller Review, Content Book Store
 
　　‘I remember feeling so frustrated as a child because I wanted there to be more than one meaning of ‘smart’. This book validates how everyone is smart in their own unique way. I want to share this book with every child (and adult!)’
 
– Lafe Cantrall, Bookseller Review, Oblong Books & Music
 
　　‘Smart is as unique as each of us and there are infinite ways to be smart. What if we all grew up with this message, imagine the doors it would open and the opportunities it would provide. One of the most pivotal messages that children need to hear and illustrated with a brilliant spectrum of colours that leap from the page and right into the heart.’
 
– Jesica Sweedler DeHart, Librarian Review, Neill Public Library
 
　　‘A joyful ode to all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are.’
 
– OX
 
　　‘It’s a great resource for raising confident, happy kids who love themselves and others!’
 
– Dani Maher, Kidspot

Davina Bell is an award-winning author of books for young readers of many ages. She writes picture books (including Under the Love Umbrella and All the Ways To Be Smart), as well as junior fiction, middle-grade fiction, and YA. Davina lives in Melbourne, where she works as a children’s book publisher. She talks to kids and adults around the country about the enchanting world of books and ideas.

Allison Colpoys is an award-winning designer and illustrator based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Allison is represented by the Jacky Winter Group for illustration.