Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids (Paperback)

~ (Author), David Messing (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Through simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behavior as children see how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation, and love. Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and words on the well being of others and ourselves.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Ferne Press; 1 edition (May 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978507517
• ISBN-13: 978-0978507510
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,079 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and engaging way for children (and adults) to learn how to treat others, August 15, 2006

By	Sara Yashar - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The concept of bucket filling is one that kids can really understand and relate to. I read it to my three-year old, and now he asks for it every night. He loves the pictures and has even begun talking about bucket filling when he says something nice to someone. This book is a wonderful tool for families and teachers to give kids a visual way to think about kindness toward others. And it's a good reminder for adults, too!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book for all ages!, May 15, 2007

By	Cindi Rogers "Jim Rogers" (Porterville, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book visually conveys a message that is often difficult to explain to children, about finding happiness through spreading happiness. Kids understand it and love it, and it helps parents explain at a kid's level why someone was mean to them. It is definitely one to read and re-read and I only wish it came in hardback to withstand the use!

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Lessons To Be Learned, August 1, 2006

By	Alyice Edrich "TheDabblingMum.com" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Words hurt. That's the simple truth. And bullies abound no matter what the age. If we can teach young children the power of words and teach them to use those words carefully, we can change the future of America.

This is one book every elementary teacher should have. And one book each teacher should discuss with their children.