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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I took the time to read and review this book and I have to say that it is a good book for young children to learn about self care. I really like how the author is able to bring the subject to life for the audience she chose. The character is fun loving and is easy for children to understand. If my children were younger I would have definitely got them this book. I highly recommend this book for kids as everyone needs to learn how to take care of themselves.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helpful Hudson
By: Dannielle Pickford

This is such a fantastic book! I love the illustrations and the message that the author is trying to convey to the reader. Hudson is such a kind helpful boy, he helps his family with literally anything they need. However, one day he doesn’t feel like helping and instead builds a fort. His family tries their best to make him feel better. I truly love how this story is getting across the importance of self-care. I feel that this is an area that is not explicitly taught but that children will benefit from seeing it modeled through the story and through the adults around them. This book provides an excellent example of what self care is and what it looks like. I absolutely recommend this for classrooms and family libraries!

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Moriah Venable

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hudson is a boy that helps out around the house. He helps with dishes, he helps with taking care of his little brother, he even helps loading the dishwasher.

One day, Hudson wakes up and refuses to help and builds a tent in the house.

His family each do different things to help him feel better. His Mom brings him blankets. His Dad brings him a fruit platter. His Nan brings him books. His Little Brother brings him snuggles.

The next day, Hudson wakes up and feels like his helpful himself again.

This shows a valuable lesson. It is important to take care of yourself every once in a while in order for you to help others.

Self care is important.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Angela Plate, June 2023

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really cute. It’s geared towards young children, but I think parents will enjoy it as well. It’s a great reminder to parents that it’s okay to take the time for self care while teaching the littles about it without guilt or embrassment. This book was well written and nicely illustrated.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford I loveeeeed everything about it. The illustrations, I loved them. They reminded me of toy story style. I will be rereading this often to my little one. I loved the message, we all get that way sometimes even kids so it’s important for them to understand that and figure out how to work through their feelings. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Nicole

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helpful Hudson highlights the importance of self-care, a concept often neglected or overlooked. It’s truly a wonderful message to impart at an early age. With his constant helpfulness and selflessness, the character of Hudson eventually realizes the toll it takes on his well-being. By the end of each day, he is completely exhausted and drained, leaving him with no energy to engage in any activities the following day. However, through his journey, Hudson learns a valuable lesson: he must prioritize taking care of himself to care for others effectively. The book effectively conveys the idea that one cannot pour from an empty cup, emphasizing the significance of maintaining one’s physical and mental well-being. Helpful Hudson serves as an engaging and enlightening read, reminding children and adults alike about the importance of self-care and its impact on our ability to help others.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a delightfully refreshing children’s book that encourages readers to consider the importance of self-care. I feel like it’s such an amazing topic to start teaching kids at a young age because it’s typically not brought into the picture until you’re older and very stressed out. Helping Hudson is a magnificent jumpstart to the conversation and there’s a good chance that adults would benefit from reading this as well. I love that the author shows helping others is great, but helping yourself must remain in your focus as well. This was cute and my kiddos absolutely loved it. I’m grateful for this author and can’t wait to pick up more from them!

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Tia Martel

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hudson is always helping everyone else until one day he doesn’t want to do anything. Follow along as Hudson learns that to help others, you have to help yourself.

This is such an adorable book about taking care of yourself. It’s great for those littles in your life that are all about helping others and helping them not to burn out too quickly. I’d definitely set it up with some great, creative self care ideas for a small lesson about the topic.

Looking forward to using it to teach my littles about taking care of themselves!

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford. This is such a fun sweet book about Hudson who is so busy helping others that he forgets about himself. This even can teach adults to remember to take care of yourself. If we are always busy taking care of others then we will run out of gas and not be able to take care of anyone. This book has amazing pictures and my 5 year old nephew loved it. It would make a great gift for any child and an amazing addition to your child’s library. Do yourself a favor and get this sweet book today.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Logan yoder

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Helpful HudsonHelpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a pediatric nurse I read this to one of my kiddos. Hudson is a boy that earned the nickname helpful Hudson by helping with chores in the house and yard. Hudson then learns he needs time for himself and that his family will always be there for him. The illustrations were very well done and the story was a cute one I’m sure your little one will enjoy!

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good kid’s book. This is a picture book that I think was super cute, it has Hudson helping doing things for others and doing chores around the house. But one day he started to feel overwhelmed, and I would even say stressed. So as the family sees what’s happening the story teaches Hudson that he needs to also take care of himself with doing self-care which is important for himself. This book was well written and a very learning experience for children to care of themselves. The pictures were well drawn and illustrated to the book; it really painted the picture of what was happening. We could all use some self-care and that its ok for others to help us too not just a one way.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Katie Kearney

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Helpful HudsonHelpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great. I read it to my nephew who is only 10 months so he didn’t understand obviously since he’s not the target reading age but he really liked the colorful illustrations throughout the story. I’ll definitely be saving it for when he’s older. My husband and I really liked how it was an easy read and the lesson learned from the story. I plan on having my nieces read it also as they a reading ages and will understand the message in the story. If you are looking for a fun colorful story that has a wonderful message look no further. Five stars for this great kids book.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good kid’s book. This is a picture book that I think was super cute, it has Hudson helping doing things for others and doing chores around the house. But one day he started to feel overwhelmed, and I would even say stressed. So as the family sees what’s happening the story teaches Hudson that he needs to also take care of himself with doing self-care which is important for himself. This book was well written and a very learning experience for children to care of themselves. The pictures were well drawn and illustrated to the book; it really painted the picture of what was happening. We could all use some self-care and that its ok for others to help us too not just a one way.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Stephanie Robb

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helpful Hudson is a sweet story following Hudson and his family as they learn a helpful lesson somethings you can be too helpful. You can help others but first, you need to look after yourself. I really enjoyed the importance of self-care explained in a child-friendly way.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford is a children’s book about a very young man named Hudson. Hudson loves to help his family and friends but soon learns the importance of taking care of himself. This was such a good story. Children and adults alike can definitely learn from this book. Seeing Hudson take care of others is great but seeing what happens when you don’t take care of yourself is more important. I love that it shows from a young age that you have to take good care of yourself to be able to take good care of others. The illustrations were vibrant and fun. I love that Hudson’s family rallied around him when he was burned out. This was a great lesson to learn.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an engaging and entertaining book that teaches children the importance of taking care of themselves. It brings a new take on kindness that not all children will have thought about. I thought this book did a great job of opening up new topics for discussion that myself and my daughter hadn’t touched on before.
I think the message in this book is one for adults to take note of as well. The best way to look after others is to make sure you look after yourself first. This was a great, educational book and should be shared with children.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The art in this book is absolutely beautiful. Hudson and his baby brother Cooper are the cutest. I love that this touches on self love for kids, I see lots of children always trying to be helpful and wanting to help, but its nice that they take time to do what they want to do, and adults should encourage that.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Amber Howard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helpful Hudson was such a cute book. It taught an important lesson in a way young kids could easily understand. The artwork was beautiful and it was an easy read for young one. A great addition to your children’s book collection.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful, fun and colorful story of Hudson! Learning to help his family when they need him until Hudson is just not up to helping. His family gathers around to help Hudson in return.

I loved this story and the importance of not only helping others but also taking time to help yourself in self-care and I believe young and old can learn and enjoy this story and also learn an important, valuable lesson.

What a great book and beautiful illustrations to go along with the story.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good book and I think many kids would enjoy it. It defines my feelings about remembering to take care of yourself as well as others. I think not only adults but kids are guilty of neglecting themselves as they worry about others. I liked the book and recommend it to all those parents who have their own little helper

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read Helpful Hudson to my 7 year old, and we both enjoyed it. Self care is a real thing, and it is often over looked. I think it is a wonderful message to teach early on. Hudson is so helpful and does so much for everyone else that is is exhausted at the end of the day. It wears him out and then he doesn’t feel like doing anything the next day. He learns he needs to take care of himself, in order to have the energy to take care of others. You can’t pour from an empty cup. The illustrations were cute and enjoyable.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Crystal Brehant

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really cute story with a great lesson. I read it with my 6 year old son. He is a lot like Hudson in this story. I hope he learned from him. We both enjoyed this story very much.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helpful Hudson was a really cute book with a great message. In this book, Hudson loves helping the ones he loves. However, by always helping others we sometimes get worn down. Hudson woke up one day not feeling well, exhausted. His family at first was a little cranky, because who will help? But quickly they realized how much he is always helping others and decide it was their turn to help him. At the end, the lesson is the one we all forget – to help others you need to help yourself too. This is a great message not only for kids but especially for parents. We can’t be our best selves if our best self is not well!!

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Emily H

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hudson is always helping his family until one day he just wants to be left alone. Cute book with Hudson needing to take time for himself and while he spends most of his time helping others, he finds that his family is there for him when he needs it. I think children will enjoy this one quite a bit, great illustrations.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hudson is a great helper, until one day he was not. He had forgotten somebody, can you guess who? Reading this story will help other children find their self worth. This author and illustrator had worked well together. It shows in this story, and the pictures. Children could learn from this story. As could adults while reading to their children. Reading is always helpful and encourages children to love books and reading. I truly enjoyed reading this story to my grandbabies. They loved it too.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Jamie Burns

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I really enjoyed Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford because teaches children that it is okay to take time for themselves. Hudson always enjoys helping others. In fact he does a great job helping his family, that is until one day he doesn’t feel like helping. Everyone tries to figure out what is wrong, and when they discover that he needs help, they all do things to help make him feel better. I love that the story shows children that it is ok to need and ask for help. I think that there is so much pressure on children and adults alike that we all need the reminder that it is okay to ask for help. This story has beautiful illustrations and a wonderful message, and I would recommend it to anyone who has young children or works with them. If you work at a school, you can talk to children about helping others and identifying when they need help. You can also teach about how to go about asking for help and how to help others.

Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was sweet book aimed at children aged between 3 and 7. Hudson was such an adorable little boy who was always there to help other when they needed him but sometimes he forgot how to look after himself. This book shows children how important it is to look after yourself. I think the story had some really important talking points but I’m not 100% sure a 3 year old would be able to comprehend the real meaning behind the story but would absolutely be great for 5 -7 year olds in my opinion.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford

Helpful Hudson is a wonderful children’s book that teaches self-care and social skills . This is intended for readers ages 3-7. My five year old son loved this book and really felt for Hudson as he has had similar experience lately as well. We teach our children to be helpful to others but we tend to forget to tell them he importance of taking care of themselves. Follow along as hudson learns, self-care and the social skills to handle certain situations. The illustrations are great they help bring the story to life. I highly recommend reading this book look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford is a delightful read- an illustrated children’s storybook with cute, colourful, and interesting pictures to accompany the sweet story.
Hudson is quite a helpful little fellow- but through the course of the story he learns the importance of self-care because sometimes we are so busy taking care of or helping others that we forget to take care of or help ourselves. This cute story teaches great life lessons with lovely, engaging pictures that help convey the messages contained here. Children are introduced to some social and emotional skills- tools that can empower them and help them throughout their life’s journey.
This book is aimed at 3 – 7 year-old children.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Danielle Pickford!

 

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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.

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