Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids

By Carol McCloud

Book Overview

"It's an important lesson to teach and remind us all . . . that showing kindness and appreciation of others goes a long way to making this world a happier place for everyone, including ourselves. A classic tale, beautifully told and beautifully shared."--Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite Book Reviews

While using a simple metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, author Carol McCloud illustrates that when we choose to be kind, we not only fill the buckets of those around us, but also fill our OWN bucket Conversely, when we choose to say or do mean things, we are dipping into buckets. All day long, we are either filling up or dipping into each other's buckets by what we say and what we do. When you're a bucket filler, you make the world a better place to be

This book is perfect for children, parents, grandparents, teachers and people that want to teach empathy, nurture, kindness and create a positive environment in their home, classroom, workplace and community.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 099609993X
• ISBN13: 9780996099936
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Bucket Fillers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 10.2" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Filled a bucket

Horrible packing! Book came damaged. I’m done as a customer.

Have You Filled a Bucket Today is one of my 8 yr olds favorite books.

My son has had multiple teachers read this to the class and he was really excited to get a copy of his own. He had a teacher give him a bucket of school supplies to "fill his bucket" and he could not have been more excited. This is a wonderful book to teach children the importance of being kind to one another.

Loved this book's message

This book is the best I have seen, for the message of kindness for yourself and others! The illustrations are amazing. Few words but big message. I plan on giving this to my grandson, who is in second grade, to read to his younger brother.

Good book but for younger kids

This book is cute but best for under 6 years old.

Have You Filled Your Bucket Today?

Grandkids totally loved it.

From a mom with pre-schoolers

This book was propped up on display at the bookstore and the title was interesting enough, so I picked it up. I immediately could tell that the message was simple and clear and bought the book, even though we have plenty of books (so many that I usually can't justify buying another). I personally don't find many children's book all that great. Either the story is dumb or the wording is dumb, or there is no point. This one is really enjoyable for me to read because they learn from it each time, and even after the first time I read it to my 4 year old, she started talking about things that we shouldn't do that can hurt other people's feelings and "dip" from their bucket. The idea of a bucket of our "good feelings and thoughts" about ourselves creates a visualization my kids can relate to and understand clearly. This goes on my personal list of maybe 20 books I love to read my children.

Great little book for all ages!

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!

A fun and engaging way for children (and adults) to learn how to treat others

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!

A Terrific Book for Every Family and Classroom

This book talks about how we can each fill each others buckets (a very nice metaphor beautifully illustrated with words and drawings). How do we become "bucket fillers"? By simple things like saying something kind, smiling, showing love, and making others feel special. The book gives great examples of bucket filling, such as inviting a new kid to play, and much more. I love this book and I want to share it with everyone I know, especially families with kids. Based on the reactions of friends I've shown it to so far, the book has enormous appeal.