Paying it forward...

"Because Brian Hugged his Mother" by David L. Rice and illustrated by K. Dyble Thompson is a great book to read with children and introduces the idea of "paying it forward."  Just like in the title - Brian hugs his mother and sets in motion a whole day of people treating others with kindness because they have been treated well.

This is a great book for talking with children about how they can have a positive impact in the world. This book is available in the church library for you to borrow. You can also order it from Amazon here:
Amazon Link


Here are some questions you can ask after reading this book with children:

Who are some people that could use a hug?
When are times that you feel:
successful
understood
respected
appreciated
encouraged
valued
excited
happy
peaceful
relaxed
accepted
trusted
supported

Who are some people that you think may not feel understood? Why? What can you do to help?
How does it feel to know that God loves you?
Who can you tell if you feel like you could use a hug?