Kindness IS contagious, and this story shows how even young Brian can start a chain reaction that brings a bit of joy to people he does not even know. It all starts out one morning when Brian wakes up and gives his mother a hug. A hug from Brian touches many people (and even animals), often in a humorous way. If you like to hug and share your joy with children, this book is for you - and for them.
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paper 1-883220-89-0 For those who believe that books for children should teach a lesson, have a moral, be sweetened (even falsely), be relentlessly upbeat and inclusive, this is the book for them. Accompanied by realistic, brightly hued watercolors of home, school, and street, the story opens when Brian, feeling great, begins his day by giving his mother a big hug and kiss. ``Brian's mother felt loved and appreciated'' and because she feels that way, she makes Brian and his sister, Joanna, their favorite breakfast of waffles, peanut butter, and whipped cream. Joanna, feeling loved and cherished, tells her teacher how he makes learning fun; he feels competent and successful and has the children make a banner for the principal's birthday. Several more incidents join the feel-good chain, involving a bus driver, baker, mechanic, dentist, police officer, chef, and finally back to Brian. The story is repetitive and graceless as it tramples the worthy message of kindness; the author's intentions are not at fault, only their execution. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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. . . this is a charming story with lovely illustrations and a sweet message --Independent Publisher Magazine
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A Feel Good Book With a Moral,
By mcz (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Because Brian Hugged His Mother (Paperback)
My son and I have read this book many times, over and over, and it does not loose its "feel good" effect. The message is obvious, dealing with the propagation of kindness, and is presented at a level that children understand and appreciate. Those who have criticized its "execution", either are without children or can not appreciate the fun children have with such a style. My family finds this book to be a delightful gem.
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Wonderful, heartwarming lesson in compassion,
By homeschool mama (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Because Brian Hugged His Mother (Paperback)
I read this book to my two young boys and felt it was a great testament to how compassion and acts of kindness can expand outward and help those around us. The book comes full circle back to the character Brian which I thought greatly demonstrated cause and effect. Wonderful book.
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Pay it forward,
This review is from: Because Brian Hugged His Mother (Paperback)
This is the story about how a simply kind action can cause a chain reaction of wonderful things for many people, even those we may never meet.It's a great character education story about caring and kindness.
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- With Love (Small Wonders Series) by Adventure Publications in Back Matter
- Wonderful Nature, Wonderful You by Karin Ireland in Back Matter
- Do Animals Have Feelings Too? (A Sharing Nature With Children Book) by David L. Rice in Back Matter
- In a Nutshell (Sharing Nature With Children Book) by Joseph Anthony in Back Matter
- Seasons to Celebrate: August to December (Book and CD) by Ann Richmond Fisher on page 226
- Educating the Heart: Standards-Based Activities to Foster Character, Community, and Self-Reflection by Alison Hagee in Back Matter
- Literature for Lively Lessons by Sheila Edwards on page 78
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