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Children's Book: The Farmer's Water Buckets: (Children's Picture Book On Being Different and Building Confidence) (Self Esteem Books for Kids 1) Kindle Edition

by A. M. Marcus (Author), Christo Hodgson (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 79 ratings
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☆★☆Teach your children to celebrate their differences. ☆★☆

Being different is not easy, especially for young children. Sharing a story wherein the main characters celebrate being different is a very powerful tool for any child. This book shows a great example of looking at the bright side of things and aims to inspire children to embrace who they are with all their unique differences.

This inspiring tale tells the story of The Farmer's Water Buckets in which one of the watering buckets unfortunately breaks. From then on, the broken bucket feels sad about not living to the expectations of others and not being able to help the farmer like he used to before he got broke.

  • Will the cracked bucket manage deal with his difference?
  • Will the cracked bucket still help the farmer after being broken?
  • Can both buckets still be friends?

This book will help you teach your children the value of tolerance, cooperation and acceptance while celebrating their differences. It may help boost a child's self-esteem and realize that being different isn't a negative trait.

It reinforces the view that being different is a positive thing and encourages children to accept the fact that everyone is different.

The lesson of the book best expressed in this inspirational quote by Robert Tew.
“Do not underestimate yourself by comparing yourself with others. It’s our differences that make us unique & Beautiful.” - Robert Tew

This well-written and inspiring story will help you to teach your children an important way of thinking with regard to tolerance, acceptance and celebrating diversity.

The Farmer's Water Buckets is an entertaining read before bedtime, with the whole family, or as self-reading for older children. Additionally, it is a great resource for teachers and counselors to share with individual students or in a class.

With vibrant, delightful illustrations and easy-to-digest lessons, children will learn of a life that is much happier and richer–in health, family, and friendship!

*** This children's book features Kindle Text Pop-Up for reading text over vivid, full-color images (double tap on the text).

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    5 - 10 years
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    Preschool - 3
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    June 20, 2014
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**** When life gives you lemons... (June 22, 2014) ****
So the moral of the story is that each of us has our own unique flaws, but those flaws can make our lives interesting and rewarding if we use them to the best advantage. It's a great lesson for youngsters to learn at an early age.
- J. Chambers (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L6GLM7C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 20, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5973 KB
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 79 ratings

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A. M. Marcus

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A. M. Marcus has read hundreds of self improvement books, ranging from ancient greek philosophers such as Aristotle to modern day self help gurus such as Tony Robbins, and been heavily influenced by them. Through self-reflection, he found that his great dream was to share that wisdom - especially with children.

A. M. Marcus left his computer engineering career in order to pursue his dream of becoming a storyteller. Today, he continues to write children's books, with the goal of supporting teachers and parents in allowing young people to access a powerful message based on an inspiring quote.

He has acquired a vast collection of quotes, and each book features a different one. At the end of each story there are a series of questions, engineered to lead young people to take ownership of the message in the quote.

A. M. Marcus is always happy to get your reviews and answer any questions. Please feel free to contact the him via his website: www.AMMarcus.com

or simply send him an email to author@AMMarcus.com

"The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon."

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Another great book from Assaf Marcus; this one showing us how we can different and useful in our own way. The story is narrated with such humor, great artwork and most importantly instructional. The lesson to learn here is never to underestimate our own role in this world but also to never judge by the look. The broken bucket thought of itself as a nuisance and not useful while he was the one watering the seeds and making them flourish. The perfect bucket was judging the broken bucket when it did not know the good role that one was still able to play.Another great book with a life lesson that my kids love reading and going through the pretty illustrations (see attachments)
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Ricquelle Landis
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Children's Author Does It Again!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2014
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Once again, Assaf Marcus has created a brilliant, beautifully illustrated children's story with valuable lessons!

The Farmer and His Watering Buckets is a story that just has an overall happy feel. In the story, a poor but happy farmer has two water buckets that help him complete his daily chores. Every day the buckets go to the river with him to carry back water. Then one day, something happens to one of the buckets that will change its ability to carry water. But the farmer doesn’t give up on the bucket. Every day he still carries it to the river. And wait until you see the lovely surprise that illustrates the lesson of the story so colorfully! It is a surprise that I hadn’t anticipated. In fact, I read the story a second time to see if it was evident in the pages prior to the reveal. And sure enough, I had missed the clues.

The teachable value of The Farmer and His Watering Buckets is twofold. First, the farmer can teach children how to be happy with what they have. We all can make use of items even if they are not perfect. Second, everybody can contribute despite their flaws. Each of us is unique, flaws and all. However, we can still delight in what we can accomplish if we don’t base our worth on other’s accomplishments. A must read children’s story!
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H Dawg10
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lesson on Self Confidence & Kid Approved
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015
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Author, Assuf Marcus, does a fantastic job delivering the tale of the farmer and his watering buckets which teaches children the value of self confidence and self worth when facing our failures. The story begins telling about the two water buckets and their daily responsibilties. One day one of the buckets breaks and is no longer able to help the farmer the way he could previously. Each day he is reminded of his incompleteness by the other bucket until he can no longer take it. Farmer McGuinnes then shows bucket that despite of his flaw he is still useful and important. My 7 year old son read this book to his younger brother(3) and sister(5)at bedtime. The reading level was perfect. The story kept them all engaged and they even sympathized with bucket. When farmer McGuinnes reveals buckets new important role the kids were amazed that he was able do that even though he was broken. This book comes with a FREE coloring book, which is a special little bonus(they have already started working on their masterpieces.) Today our society places so much emphasis on competition and success that teaching our children the vale of self confidence and self worth has never been more important. This book is a fun tool to begin instilling these virtues. I would recommend this book to all kids ages 3-8.
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Tara C
5.0 out of 5 stars who explains that it is fine to be flawed or to not do everything right ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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Oh, how my child and I adored this book.
Normally this author follows human or animal interactions, but this time we follow a bucket who loses its self confidence when it springs a leak. Eventually the depressed bucket is found out by the farmer, who explains that it is fine to be flawed or to not do everything right all the time. Mistakes happen, and it does not reflect on the person (or bucket) who made it. In fact, it can make an individual quite special, and out of weakness can come strengths.

I love the lesson, and it is a good conversation starter for the kids. For us it helped because my son tends to focus on mistakes more than his accomplishments, so it was nice having a bedtime story to help me out. Otherwise, I can see this going the other way too. Helping explain to children that just because someone made a mistake, it does not reflect on the actual person (as from my experience, younger kids do tend to focus too heavily on a mistake a peer has made and do not let them live it down).

BONUS: There is also a cute coloring book in the back with characters from the story, which is quite a nifty addition.
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Liz Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Value beyond the face
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014
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I love books like this. While a catchy story is important, a valuable one is just as important. This story just happens to have both and colorful illustrations to boot. When a farmer's broken bucket feels useless, the farmer teaches it an important lesson about it's own worth. Even flaws can be valuable. I was saddened to hear about the passing of Robin Williams today. He was an amazing actor and his death will be felt far and wide. My point is that in light of a tragedy, we need to remember that our children are watching. Especially as they grow, they feel the weight of their differences and perceived flaws. Teaching and reinforcing their self worth early on can be instrumental in their self image later in life. A healthy self-image can help prevent tragic deaths. Maybe it's morbid but it's a real issue. This book shares a message of empowerment and value. What could be a more important gift to our children than that?
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Nush
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2022
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Some a beautiful & heartwarming story about how special & amazing it is to be unique and different. Perfect book for teaching children about self esteem.
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Bach
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have books on your book-shelf
Reviewed in Australia on April 15, 2016
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This books will absolutely be special gifts for my kids. Big thank to the Author.
The good way to tell story to your kids.
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NRO2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lesson
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2016
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I read this to my four-year-old and he was captivated. It was a great lesson, even for me. :) The illustrations were lovely and I'll be reading this one to my son again soon.
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