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學會為別人著想: Steve Small : Steve Small 2000Blackheath Common
作者: 史蒂夫.斯默爾 | 原文作者: Steve Small | 譯者: 李貞慧
【陪伴與珍惜/心境轉變】
鴨子不喜歡水、不愛出門,獨自生活在木屋裡。
在一個雨夜裡,意外的遇到一隻迷路、喜歡水、外向的青蛙。
鴨子擔心青蛙無處可去,便留他住宿一晚。
隔天,為了趕緊送青蛙回家,鴨子帶著青蛙四處奔波尋找……
這對個性很不一樣的新朋友,會發展出什麼友誼呢?
◎引導閱讀
本書的鴨子主角,跟我們一般認識的鴨子大不同:他不喜歡游泳跟碰到水,甚至連一滴雨都不喜歡,最喜歡宅在家裡獨處。但是,有著這樣個性的鴨子,卻在一個暴風雨夜晚,在自家門外發現了一隻迷路且喜歡水的青蛙。
為了幫青蛙找到家,鴨子不再當宅鴨,開始帶著青蛙在外頭到處奔走尋找,甚至還划著船,到他以往不喜歡的各處水域尋找,但都沒有結果。這期間,鴨子和青蛙互相陪伴,一起吃晚餐、唸故事,然後跟彼此道晚安上床睡覺,兩人感覺相處愉快。隔日,終於有人知道青蛙的家在哪裡,表示願意送他回家,青蛙便離開了。
然而,隨著青蛙的離開,鴨子卻感覺原有的房子變了樣,似乎不再像原本的「家」了,好像少了什麼,於是他決定出發,跋山涉水地到處去尋找他的朋友……
這樣一個溫馨有趣的故事,搭上相當細膩優美的畫風,讓人閱讀起來十分療癒,而其中更有許多作者精心安排的畫面,值得讀者前後對照並留心注意,那正是故事中隱藏的珍貴意涵──
例如當鴨子發現屋頂上破了一個洞時,看著漏水畫面的他感覺很困擾,但是隨之出現的意外訪客青蛙,頂著漏下來的雨水睡覺,卻表現得非常愜意,這也讓鴨子看了有些驚訝。
隔日,鴨子請人先將屋頂的洞用木板補了起來,當夜晚來臨,青蛙發現屋頂上不再有水漏下來時,也露出驚訝的模樣,搭配一旁鴨子的表情,實在十分令人玩味。
再到最後一幕,鴨子和青蛙再次住在一起,而這一回,他們把屋頂上的「洞」改造了一番,變成了一個漂亮的天窗。屋頂不再有討厭的破洞,卻又可以適時的給予青蛙他喜歡的雨水,兩人各自安穩睡覺的開心畫面,讓讀者看了也要忍不住會心一笑。
不喜歡水、不喜歡外出的鴨子,卻因為友情願意改變自己,先是帶著青蛙到處外出尋找家園,最後甚至獨自跋山涉水,在他最不喜歡的雨天中,划著小船去尋回他的新朋友,並替喜愛水的青蛙著想,打造出一個他們都能接受的生活環境。
希望不管是孩子或已經是身為大人的我們,都能從這個故事中體會到,在與人交友互動的過程中,是需要學習做出適度改變的,並學會考慮、照顧到旁人,懂得適時關懷友伴的需求。同時,也希望傳達給讀者這樣正向的意涵:有時候同伴及友誼的力量是不可小覷的,可以使我們超越恐懼、不受限於自己,並樂於接受改變,適應不同個性的同伴,透過人際關係的良好效應,讓我們成為更好的自己。
作者 / 繪者
史蒂夫.斯默爾(Steve Small)
在動畫界擔任導演、設計師和動畫師,資歷長達三十幾年。史蒂夫曾參與迪士尼動畫片《大力士》與《幻想曲2000》的幕後製作,也曾任《豆豆先生》卡通版的場景設計總監;他接過平面設計的案子,更擔任過短片、電視劇以及商業廣告的導演。史蒂夫現居倫敦,平時有空都會跑去布萊克希斯自然公園(Blackheath Common)餵食烏鴉。
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Good for night sessions
Size: Medium, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
Picked this up for evening fetch sessions and it’s been a win. It charges up fast, couple minutes under a lamp or in sunlight and it’s good to go, and the glow is genuinely bright, not the sad dim purple some of these put out. Makes it way easier to find in the yard at dusk, and the dog can actually track it.
It’s a little on the softer side compared to a regular tennis ball, but durable enough to hold up to my big dog, who is not gentle with toys. Still kicking after plenty of chomping and slobber. Fits a standard Chuckit! launcher perfectly, which is the whole point.
Pros:
• Glows brightly and clearly in the dark
• Charges fast from any light source
• Holds up well even with a big, enthusiastic chewer
• Fits standard ball-throwing sticks
• Great for evening or early-morning fetch
Cons:
• A bit softer than a regular tennis ball — a determined power-chewer could probably destroy it eventually
• Glow fades after a while, so you’ll need to recharge it during long sessions
• Only glows if it’s been charged, which is obvious but easy to forget
Tips:
• Charge it under a bright light or in the sun for a few minutes before heading out
• A flashlight works in a pinch if you forgot to charge it
• Keep it out of permanent fetch duty — rotate with a regular ball so it lasts longer
• Not a chew toy, even though it’s tempting to leave it with the dog
Five stars. If you’ve got a dog and a yard, this makes evening fetch actually doable.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Westies Fav
Size: Small, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
Best Westie ball ever, my dog loves this ball. Exactly her size! 3" tennis balls are too big & she rips the fur off. this silicone-ish ball has no fur & is 2&1/2 "
We have 2" balls from her electronic ball laucher, but she still loves this glow in the dark best!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best dog ball in the world!
Size: Large, Pattern Name: Pack of 1, Size: Large, Pattern Name: Pack of 1
My dog is singularly obsessed with playing ball. He would drop a steak to chase a ball. (He'd return to the steak, but not without the retrieved ball. He's not an idiot.) He makes dangerous leaps, crashes into trees, and runs fast enough to catch thrown balls before they even hit the ground. Since he doesn't care about his own wellbeing, it's my job to protect him as much as I can. And a lot of balls are hard enough to cause him pain or dental damage when he mistimes a catch. Enter the ChuckIt Glow Ball!
The minute Cowboy got his first Glow Ball, he no longer had any interest in the dozens of tennis balls scattered around the house and yard. If I took the Glow Ball away and instead threw a tennis ball, Cowboy would run to retrieve the ball, then return without it and begin looking all over the house for the Glow Ball. The Glow Ball is tough enough to survive Cowboy's big, sharp chompers, yet it's soft enough to do no harm when it hits him in the face. The glow feature is a huge bonus, too. Cowboy gets distracted by chipmunks and squirrels when we're playing, so he sometimes can't remember where he dropped the ball to pursue the interloper. If the ball was exposed to enough light before it was misplaced, it will be easy to find once the sun goes down. (Otherwise, Cowboy always finds it eventually.) When I'm feeling nocturnal, I'll put the ball under a light for a few minutes to activate the electrons, then treat my boy to a middle-of-the-night game of fetch.
I was so happy to see these on sale, I bought a lifetime supply for my pantry. The size guide seems accurate. ChuckIt recommended the large size for a dog of Cowboy's weight and that size is perfect. Highly recommended product.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Keep your dog active for hours
Color: Classic, Size: M 3.46 in (8.8 cm)
I buy 2 of these balls a month. My Boston Terrier is obsessed and rolls the ball for hours. It is made of a hard plastic so it is best to play with it outside.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for dogs
Color: Classic, Size: XS 2.75 in (7 cm)
Puppies and dogs love this. I have a bigger one as well so I wanted one they could fetch. This works perfectly for fetch.
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