I See You: Empathy

A Story of Hope and Empathy

by Bedia, Elizabeth Gilbert

Book - 2021

When a group of bright balloons shows up on his doorstep, Arthur figures out a way to lift the sadness in their home. When a group of bright balloons shows up on his doorstep, Arthur figures out a way to lift the sadness in their home. Show less

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The Verts

A Story of Introverts and Extroverts

by Patchett, Ann

Book - 2024

Ivan is an introvert, and Estie is an extrovert. That makes it a challenge when it's Ivan's birthday, and Estie tries to throw him the biggest, best birth...Show more Ivan is an introvert, and Estie is an extrovert. That makes it a challenge when it's Ivan's birthday, and Estie tries to throw him the biggest, best birthday party ever. Eventually, Estie realizes that Ivan doesn't want a big party and his happy by himself, which makes her happy, too. Show less

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A Kids Book About Empathy

by Roberts, Daron K.

Book - 2023

Introduces young readers to the idea of empathy — that is, joining in with someone else's feelings and feeling "with" them rather than just sympathetically "for" them. Introduces young readers to the idea of empathy — that is, joining in with someone else's feelings and feeling "with" them rather than just sympathetically "for" them. Show less

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I'm Afraid, Said the Leaf

by Daniel, Danielle

Book - 2024

Explores the interconnectedness of living things through a series of conversations between plants, animals and a human, in which fears are expressed and reassurances are offered from unexpected sources. Explores the interconnectedness of living things through a series of conversations between plants, animals and a human, in which fears are expressed and reassurances are offered from unexpected sources. Show less

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The Roar

by McLaughlin, Eoin

Book - 2022

When Tortoise falls on his back and gets stuck, he gets upset. Tortoise's friends try everything they can think of to cheer him up, but nothing works. Owl explains that in order to cheer someone up, they must try to understand what they are feeling. When Tortoise falls on his back and gets stuck, he gets upset. Tortoise's friends try everything they can think of to cheer him up, but nothing works. Owl explains that in order to cheer someone up, they must try to understand what they are feeling. Show less

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Ten Owies

by Johnston, Tony

Book - 2022

After children become injured by various mishaps, their mothers and fathers kiss, hug and sing the owies away. After children become injured by various mishaps, their mothers and fathers kiss, hug and sing the owies away. Show less

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How to Help A Friend

by Newson, Karl

Book - 2022

A young girl describes how she supports her animal friends in all sorts of different ways when they're feeling sad. She explains how everyone handles their emotions differently. A young girl describes how she supports her animal friends in all sorts of different ways when they're feeling sad. She explains how everyone handles their emotions differently. Show less

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The Rhino Suit

by Jackson, Colter

Book - 2022

A little girl feels everything too deeply, and she does not know how to be okay with all the sadness she sees, so she makes a "rhino suit" to ke...Show more A little girl feels everything too deeply, and she does not know how to be okay with all the sadness she sees, so she makes a "rhino suit" to keep herself safe from pain — only to discover that inside the suit, she is shutting out not only the pain but the beauty and love in the world as well. Show less

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Everybody!

You, Me & Us

by Gravel, Elise

Book - 2022

Reminds children that they are unique but also have much in common with others. A collection of friendly looking monsters learn everybody has moments of j...Show more Reminds children that they are unique but also have much in common with others. A collection of friendly looking monsters learn everybody has moments of joy and sadness, everybody makes mistakes and can learn from them, and everybody wants friends and can be a friend. Show less

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Caring With Bert and Ernie

A Book About Empathy

by Miller, Marie-Therese

Book - 2021

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to what it means to be a good, caring and empathetic friend through the Sesame Street friendship of Bert and Ernie. Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to what it means to be a good, caring and empathetic friend through the Sesame Street friendship of Bert and Ernie. Show less

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I Wish You Knew

by Azúa Kramer, Jackie

Book - 2021

When Estrella's father is deported, she misses him dearly and wishes everyone knew how much his absence affects her. She finds comfort in her welcoming school, where nobody is alone. When Estrella's father is deported, she misses him dearly and wishes everyone knew how much his absence affects her. She finds comfort in her welcoming school, where nobody is alone. Show less

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Shy Willow

by Min, Cat

Book - 2021

Facing her fears, a shy rabbit sets off on an adventure to deliver something special for a child. Facing her fears, a shy rabbit sets off on an adventure to deliver something special for a child. Show less

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The Cot in the Living Room

by Burgos, Hilda Eunice

Book - 2021

A young girl is initially jealous of the children her mother helps. Until she sees the world from a different perspective, and her focus shifts to deep empathy. A young girl is initially jealous of the children her mother helps. Until she sees the world from a different perspective, and her focus shifts to deep empathy. Show less

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Having Empathy

by Nelson, Penelope S.

Book - 2020

Simple text and photographs showcase how young children can learn what empathy is and how to show it to others. Simple text and photographs showcase how young children can learn what empathy is and how to show it to others. Show less

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Kindness Is My Superpower

A Children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion

by Ortego, Alicia

Book - 2020

A young boy named Lucas learns the importance of being kind after he teases his friend Lisa. His mother teaches him about empathy, and he vows to be kind the following day A young boy named Lucas learns the importance of being kind after he teases his friend Lisa. His mother teaches him about empathy, and he vows to be kind the following day Show less

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Care and Compassion

Empathy for Others

by Morlock, Rachael

Book - 2020

Introduces young readers to the concept of empathy, discussing how empathy and compassion work and how to recognize emotions in others. Introduces young readers to the concept of empathy, discussing how empathy and compassion work and how to recognize emotions in others. Show less

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Little Cheetah's Shadow

by Dubuc, Marianne

Book - 2020

Everywhere Little Cheetah goes, Little Shadow goes, too. Until one day, he doesn't. Little Cheetah learns a valuable lesson on empathy, friendship and sharing. Everywhere Little Cheetah goes, Little Shadow goes, too. Until one day, he doesn't. Little Cheetah learns a valuable lesson on empathy, friendship and sharing. Show less

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The Perfectly Perfect Wish

by Mantchev, Lisa

Book - 2020

A young girl finds a magic coin that promises a single wish. She doesn't know what to wish for so she asks those around her, and they all have great ideas...Show more A young girl finds a magic coin that promises a single wish. She doesn't know what to wish for so she asks those around her, and they all have great ideas, but not right for her. Then she comes up with an idea — to wish for everyone else's wishes to come true. Show less

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Billy & Rose

Just the Way They Are

by Hest, Amy

Book - 2023

Billy and Rose are best friends, but they can't always agree on things. Even if they can't agree on bad hair days or what cupcake to make, they still like each other just the way they are. Billy and Rose are best friends, but they can't always agree on things. Even if they can't agree on bad hair days or what cupcake to make, they still like each other just the way they are. Show less

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Help Kids Be More Empathetic By Caring for… | PBS KIDS for Parents

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-caring-for-living-things-helps-kids-build-empathy

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Empathy is a skill that children can develop through caring interactions with plants, animals and younger siblings. Try some of these ideas to help your child. Empathy is a skill that children can develop through caring interactions with plants, animals and younger siblings. Try some of these ideas to help your child. Show less

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