Publications: Books

Since 2006, more than a half million copies of our books have been sold through online websites, presentations, book stores, and gift shops, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Every year, our books reach more families and schools in countries around the world. With your help, we are creating a kinder, better, and more bucketfilling world!

We are honored that our books have won a total of 23 prestigious awards and each book has earned a Five Star Rating on Amazon.com with numerous, positive reviews.

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

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

Published 2006
By Carol McCloud and Illustrated by David Messing.
For Ages 4 - 9
32-page picture book
Soft cover ($9.95), Hard cover ($17.95)

Description:

This best-selling, 32-page picture book has become a basic teaching tool that encourages positive behavior as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.

Buy NowAs the pages turn, children learn the meaning of the terms, bucket filling and bucket dipping and discover that when they fill someone's bucket, they fill their own. This popular book's call to action is: Why not decide to be a bucket filler today and every day?

Winner of Nine Awards:
2007 - Mom's Choice Award, Best Children's Picture Book (Behavioral category)
2007 - Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Award, Best Children's Picture Book
2007 - DIY Book Festival, Best Children's Picture Book
2007 - Books-and-Authors.net, Best Children's Picture Book
2007 - Best You Can Be Foundation, Top 10 Children's Books
2007 - London Book Festival, Honorable Mention
2008 - Nautilus Book Award, Silver Medal (Children's/Young Adults - Non-Fiction)
2008 - NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
2011 - Purple Dragonfly Book Award, First Place (Educational/Instructional category)

Reader Comments:
"A 'must have' for every child!"
"Awesome anti-bully book!"
"Great book to teach children to be caring and kind."