From his grandfather, Fares learns that he – and everyone else — has an invisible bucket. He watches his metaphoric bucket empty and fill as the day unfolds through his interactions with his sister, his friends and his classmates. He discovers that when his bucket is full, he feels great. When it’s empty, he feels awful. Gradually, Fares learns how to fill his own bucket and those of others through acts of kindness and acceptance.
Age Group: Second grade
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GeneralDear Parents,
This story deals with a basic educational value, which is important for us to instill in our children’s hearts. Violence towards others, whether verbally or physically, doesn’t only hurt their feelings, but offends us as well. We turn into angry, anxious people, and we see nothing but the bad side of life. But respecting others, supporting them, and dealing with them with kindness and compassion fills us with positive energies too. This makes us “see a beautiful world,” as the poet said.
This value is first instilled and strengthened within the family. When we as parents listen to our children, encourage them, express our love for them, and support them when they need our help, they grow up to fill buckets, not to empty them.
Publishing:
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Year of Distribution:
2024-2025
