Dear Mr. Cronkite
A tender, hopeful story about growing up set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War It’s 1965. The United States is fighting a war against Communism in Vietnam, LBJ is in the White House, and CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite is “the most trusted man in America.” But for twelve-year-old Sydney Carter, there are also […]
The Lonely Penny

A beautifully illustrated ryhming picture book that reminds children and adults that everyone has value, even a lonely penny.
The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant

The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant tells the captivating tale of a village in crisis: a hungry, sleepwalking elephant is devouring the entire cabbage harvest, and no one can figure out how to stop him. Just when hope seems lost, the village honeybees step forward with an unexpected and brilliant plan. Inspired by the groundbreaking […]
Best Bucket Filler Ever

Readers will experience and learn about God in a new way – as their best bucket filler ever! They will be inspired to love God, love others, and love themselves; do their best to treat everyone with the same kindness and respect they would like to receive; and work together to create an all-inclusive circle […]
Baby’s Bucket Book

In ‘BABY’S BUCKET Book,’ Carol McCloud has written a charming little rhyming story that speaks in the language of young preschoolers, . . . The story and the illustrations are full of light, love and just pure happiness.” – Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews This engaging, rhyming board book for infants and toddlers […]
Has Llenado una Cubeta Hoy

The cherished bestseller Have You Filled a Bucket Today? is now available in a Spanish/English bilingual edition — opening the door for even more children and families to experience its empowering message of kindness, empathy, and emotional wellbeing. Perfect for bilingual households, dual-language programs, and classrooms striving for greater cultural and language inclusivity, this edition […]
Will You Fill My Bucket?

“The book takes us to the very personal world of the child, powerfully reminding us that the emotional needs of children everywhere are the same.” – Beverley Paine, The Educating Parent A simple question, Will You Fill My Bucket?, is asked by children from twelve different countries. Sweet rhyming prose and vividly captivating illustrations express […]
As-tu rempli un seau aujourd’hui

The beloved bestselling picture book Have You Filled a Bucket Today? is now available in French — bringing its timeless message of kindness, empathy, and positive behavior to even more families, classrooms, and communities. This new edition expands the book’s reach through language inclusivity, empowering bilingual households, French-language learners, and immersion schools to share the […]
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

“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 […]
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

“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 […]