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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By creuynni
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Based on a really good metaphor - the book tells us how people carry around buckets, when the bucket is full people feel good, when empty, it feels sad -
my young son really understands it well, and can talk to him about how he's feeling- how full his bucket is!, and filling peoples buckets (i.e. making someone happy by saying doing nice stuff to/for em), and about emptying peoples buckets (i.e. making them sad by being mean etc),
in the book its also shown how filling someone else's bucket also fills your own - though i suppose it could create a more selfish wish to fill the bucket, the end result is still good- and it is so true- i've so often found that willingly doing good for other people does feel good- as does people doin good for you : )
It also shows bullies may have empty buckets - and says they try to take from other peoples buckets to fill their own, but it doesn't work- emptying someone else's bucket empties, not fills their buckets..........
And theres a really sweet bit, where it suggest different ways of filling buckets, such as letting your grandad you like spending time with him, and suggesting they fill a bucket now - to tell your mum or dad you love them, and why you love them, and watch them smile as it fills your bucket :) (it works : ) .
This means this book is also good for teaching communication of feelings, appreciations which so many of us sometimes forget to do-(and how often does this cause problems in various relationships?,) as well as encouraging focusing on and appreciating the good in life which can also result in feeling happier.
I do change one thing when reading tho, instead of saying `you need others to fill your bucket and others need you to fill theirs', I say `other people can fill your bucket, and you can fill theirs', as surely we can fill our own buckets too if we have the right mindset??.... but apart from that, the book is pretty much spot on I think.
my young son really understands it well, and can talk to him about how he's feeling- how full his bucket is!, and filling peoples buckets (i.e. making someone happy by saying doing nice stuff to/for em), and about emptying peoples buckets (i.e. making them sad by being mean etc),
in the book its also shown how filling someone else's bucket also fills your own - though i suppose it could create a more selfish wish to fill the bucket, the end result is still good- and it is so true- i've so often found that willingly doing good for other people does feel good- as does people doin good for you : )
It also shows bullies may have empty buckets - and says they try to take from other peoples buckets to fill their own, but it doesn't work- emptying someone else's bucket empties, not fills their buckets..........
And theres a really sweet bit, where it suggest different ways of filling buckets, such as letting your grandad you like spending time with him, and suggesting they fill a bucket now - to tell your mum or dad you love them, and why you love them, and watch them smile as it fills your bucket :) (it works : ) .
This means this book is also good for teaching communication of feelings, appreciations which so many of us sometimes forget to do-(and how often does this cause problems in various relationships?,) as well as encouraging focusing on and appreciating the good in life which can also result in feeling happier.
I do change one thing when reading tho, instead of saying `you need others to fill your bucket and others need you to fill theirs', I say `other people can fill your bucket, and you can fill theirs', as surely we can fill our own buckets too if we have the right mindset??.... but apart from that, the book is pretty much spot on I think.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Jude
Format:Paperback
My son (aged 46) visited a friend with young children who had this book, he insisted I buy it although i have no young children, I found it a most beautifully written book that I would buy for any children, it has a way of life I think we should all live by,filling our bucket each day by helping others and helping them to fill their buckets with love and care. Having never heard of it before I would highly recommend every parent to buy for their children and too read themselves and to not have a beautiful feeling inside after reading it.
By karen
Format:Paperback
I am a teaching assistant/ELSA and this book is brilliant. My children totally understood the concept of the story. It has made a difference for them to understand their actions towards others and express their own emotions. Would recommend this book.
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My two sons (7 and 9) "got" the message straight away. They absolutely loved the pictures and the meaning. Read more
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What a great idea
I bought this book for my children, they love it, very inspiring and thoughtful. We always thought our kids about be aware of others people feelings, but this book show in a very... Read more
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A great story
This is a gorgeous book that my son loved from the first read. I work in a school and have also used it with the children there as as a teaching tool.
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An excellent book, suitable for everyone, adults and children alike! Such a simple concept and yet so very thoughtful, I am a teacher and want to share it with the whole school -... Read more
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this is SO good!
working with children with additional needs I need really good stories to help them think about behaviour and social aspects of life! And this has done it! Read more
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Simple ideas are the best!
This book is quite well known,particularly in schools. It has a bit of an American slant to it but not to it's detriment. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Louise Saines
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Lovely book for my reception daughter
My 4yo loves this book and really got it first time, she has been running round declaring when she is filling people's buckets and when other people are filling hers. Read more
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Beautiful book, brought a tear to my eye.
Such a good book, I bought a second copy and gave it to my childs infant school headteacher for her to read out in assembly. All children should read this book, its ACE!
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A really lovely book that if you can get your kids to listen properly has a wonderful sentiment to teach them. Read more
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