I have taught Kinder-2nd grade students, and know the importance of teaching emotional regulation and self care. This book is perfect, especially for the younger crowd. Kids could relate to Hudson and identify what he did and what his caring family did to make him feel better. It made me, as, an adult, feel better as well after a rough day of work!
The illustrations add to the story, and I appreciated the simple yet poignant message. Well written, not too wordy but gets the story across, and would highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-05-27 20:19:242023-05-30 08:07:27Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Jennifer Crain
Helpful Hudson is a picture book aimed at children between the ages of three to seven years of age. The story is about a little boy named Hudson who is always there when others need him. He earned the nickname Helpful Hudson because he can always be counted on to help with chores around the house or yard. When Helpful Hudson wakes up one day, he feels tired and overwhelmed and it concerns his loved ones. Hudson has been so busy helping others that he forgot to take care of himself. As his family helps him, he learns an important lesson about self-care and taking time for himself.
Helpful Hudson was a beautifully written and engaging book that contains valuable life lessons for children about the importance of self-care. The illustrations were bright, fun, and really made the story come to life. Hudson has spent so much time helping everyone else that he became tired and did not feel like helping anymore. When his family realized that Hudson was feeling overwhelmed, they took turns caring for him so that he would feel better. Through this not only did Hudson learn that he needed to take time for himself, but he learned that it was okay for others to be there for him as well. This was a great book that I feel teaches a valuable lesson for not just kids but acts as a gentle reminder to adults as well. Sometimes as adults we need to practice self-care so that we do not burn ourselves out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-05-27 11:53:042023-05-30 08:06:25Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Engaging What a fun story! This is an educational picture book that would make a great addition to any school or home library. Aimed at 3 to 7 year olds it follows Hudson as he learns new skills in self care. The bright illustrations are engaging and the language is easy to follow and understand. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-05-26 23:56:232023-05-30 08:03:33Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Rayne East
Dannielle Pickford’s Helpful Hudson will delight young readers. They will discover new skills as they follow Hudson on his journey and learn as they go. It allows them to open up their young minds and imagine what could be. The book is aimed at children aged between 3 to 7 years. Dannielle’s narrative and Vaishnavi Dukhande bright illustrations help make this picture book a fun learning tool. I read it to my grandsons who are 3 and 5 and they loved it. It is now one of their favourite books. It’s a great book for birthdays or Christmas or just because.
This book focuses on the importance of self-care. Hudson is very helpful to everyone, doing things as he’s asked. However, one day Hudson wakes up very grumpy and doesn’t want to help anyone. It’s then that his family helps him and rejuvenates his helpful spirit.
This book is a very important one and should be shared with children and adults of all ages!! I have been a caregiver from the tender age of 4 and I felt how Hudson felt many times. If you know a caregiver, the best thing you can do is to offer to sit with their loved one, even if it’s just for a hour, so that the caregiver can have some alone time. It’s vital to our survival!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-05-26 17:29:592023-05-30 07:56:12Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Julie Johnson
This is a GREAT children’s book about self care. We teach our littles to be helpful to others, but we forget to teach them to know how to take care themselves because if we don’t take care of ourself, we can’t help others! The illustrations and overal theme of this book is fantastic! LOVE!
This is my first children’s book by this author which I enjoyed reading. One of the things that I enjoyed about this story is the meaning behind it. Children will learn about social skills and how important it is to take care of yourself. This book has great colorful pictures that will help keep the child engaged throughout the story. It is one that they will ask you to read over and over again. This is a great book that any child would enjoy for sure. I highly recommend this book.
This is a sweet little book. I’m not too sure that young children know quite what self-care is but I think this is a good teacher for helping them know what to do when they maybe feel grumpy. Either way, it can start a discussion. I love how the story brings the whole family together. Family is important, especially in today’s world. The pictures are bright and engaging. A very sweet book that can be enjoyed by many.This is a sweet little book. I’m not too sure that young children know quite what self-care is but I think this is a good teacher for helping them know what to do when they maybe feel grumpy. Either way, it can start a discussion. I love how the story brings the whole family together. Family is important, especially in today’s world. The pictures are bright and engaging. A very sweet book that can be enjoyed by many.
Such a very cute book! Helpful Hudson is so many of us in the world no matter the age anyone could learn from this book. You have to remember yourself when you constantly help others. Definitely recommending this to everyone I know.
Hudson is an amazing helper, but what will happen when his helpfulness leaves him feeling tired and overwhelmed?
Helpful Hudson is a fun, fast-paced story designed to help young readers learn the importance of looking after their own needs. As Hudson understands the value of self-care, he learns to become a better helper to himself and others.
Author Dannielle Pickford is a qualified physiotherapist with years of experience helping children learn and grow. Read along, and discover new literacy and social-emotional skills on every page!
Written for readers aged 3 to 7, Helpful Hudson provides an introduction to important life lessons that support children to become happy, healthy, and confident individuals. With an engaging narrative and bright illustrations, this book makes learning fun!
In Helpful Hudson, young readers will:
–Discover valuable social-emotional skills
–Learn the importance of self-care
–Practise reading and comprehension
Want to support your child’s learning journey? Start reading Helpful Hudson, and explore other picture books by Dannielle Pickford.
Author Dannielle Pickford is a physiotherapist with years of experience helping children learn and grow. Dannielle Pickford created her first series after years of helping her child develop his speech sounds.
As an author Dannielle aims to tackle big and sometimes difficult conversations, give a step up to those who are falling behind, and let every child know they are perfect just the way they were made, not by making one generic book to fit all children but authentic, inclusive books with characters of all races and abilities.
Read along, and discover new literacy and social-emotional skills on every page!
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