Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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.
