Bucket Filling from A to Z
By Carol McCloud and Caryn Butzke
Illustrated by Glenn Zimmer
For Ages 4 to 9
Lexile® Measure: 530L
Guided Reading Level: M
32-page picture book
Language: English
Published: September 1, 2017 (First Edition: August 1, 2013)
FORMATS AVAILABLE:
Paperback – 9780997486438 ($9.95 USD)
Hardcover – 9781938326189 ($17.95 USD)
Fixed ePUB – 9780997486483 ($6.99)
Fixed KF8 – 9780997486490 ($6.99)
PDF – 9781945369001 ($6.99)
DESCRIPTION:
This award-winning book uses the letters of the alphabet to help readers see the many, simple ways that they can fill buckets and fill their own buckets in return. When you help children become bucket fillers, you give them the key to happiness . . . For it is in friendship, love, and good will to others that we are truly happy. Bucket filling is the moment by moment choice to be kind and caring. Teaching and encouraging children to be bucket fillers is one of the greatest gifts you can give to them.
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REVIEWS:
In Carol McCloud and Caryn Butzke’s Bucket Filling from A to Z: The Key to Being Happy, the letters of the alphabet are used in a fun and creative way to expose young readers to positive actions and choices that lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. . . This particular book, with its ABC structure, makes use of a popular and enjoyable way to relate the concept. . . The book’s clear bucket analogy goes a long way in demonstrating acts of kindness. . . A well-crafted, inspiring book for young readers that is filled with positive messages. – Carol Davala, Clarion Foreword Book Reviews
Authors Carol McCloud and Caryn Butzke do a beautiful job of weaving a story of how an individual can be happy using the letters A to Z as bucket fillers. They carefully explain at the beginning of the book that people fill others’ buckets every day in various ways. Soon they take the reader along this alphabetical journey, exploring how each letter can display a word that will enable the reader to learn about how that particular letter/word can help the reader to become a better bucket filler. Taking a young reader through the alphabet, letter by letter, and examining what that letter could represent is fun and creative. This is a joyful way to expose a child to new words and positive ways of making one choose happiness over being sad and rejected. – Darin Bodby, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
READER COMMENTS:
“A very impressive book! The language takes me back to Dr. Seuss’ books. The message is something every person could use to improve their quality of life . . . This reminds me of the joy of reading Dr. Seuss titles with the snappy language and rhyming. I enjoyed the stories and artwork.” “Gives kids of all ages examples from A to Z of being good friends, preventing bullying and ways to build self-esteem in themselves and others.” “What a wonderful book to teach young children. Children learn well by putting the story in rhyme.” “Bucket Filling from A to Z has become one of my favorites and I will be glad to share it with our students!”ADDITIONAL VERSIONS AVAILABLE:
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WINNER OF THIRTY-ONE AWARDS:
2013 – Bronze Medal, Mind-Body-Spirit/Self-Esteem Books, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2013 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, Southern California Book Festival 2013 – Gold Medal, Children’s Picture Books, Developing Social Skills, Mom’s Choice Awards 2013 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, The Great Midwest Book Festival 2013 – Best Children’s Interest Book, NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards 2013 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, London Book Festival 2014 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, Los Angeles Book Festival 2014 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, The Great Southwest Book Festival 2014 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, The Great Northwest Book Festival 2014 – Winner, Children’s Books, The Great Southeast Book Festival 2014 – Silver Medal, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Awards, Interior Design (3 or More Color – Children’s/Young Adult) 2014 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, The Paris Book Festival 2014 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, The Green Book Festival 2014 – Finalist, Children’s Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction, The International Book Awards 2014 – Finalist, Children’s Novelty & Gift Book, The International Book Awards 2014 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, New York Book Festival 2014 – First Place, Picture Books – 5 & Younger, Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2014 – First Place, School Issues Books, Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2014 – Second Place, Charity/Making a Difference Books, Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2014 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, Hollywood Book Festival 2014 – Silver Medal, Children’s Non-fiction Books, Florida Authors & Publishers Association President’s Awards 2014 – Silver Medal, Children’s – Educational Books, Reader’s Favorite Book Awards 2014 – Winner, For the Family Books, Learning Magazine Teacher’s Choice Awards 2014 – Honors Award, Children’s Books, National Parenting Publications Awards 2014 – Bronze Medal, Picture Books – Preschool, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2014 – Finalist, Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit Books, USA Best Book Awards 2015 – Runner-up, Children’s Books, Florida Book Festival 2015 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, Amsterdam Book Festival 2015 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, San Francisco Book Festival 2015 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, Beach Book Festival 2015 – Honorable Mention, Children’s Books, Pacific Rim Book Festival
ADDITIONAL HONORS:
2014 – Five Star review on Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews 2014 – Story Monster Approved for Preschool – Kindergarten Books 2014 – Story Monster Approved for Grades 1 – 3 Books