Comments on: 28 Children's Books about Empathy (Picture Books)

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:02:37 +0000

Nice list. For a newer empathy book, you might want to check out "Start With Sorry" by P.T. Finch.

By: Diana Hardt

Diana Hardt — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:28:45 +0000

In reply to Mary Lynne Foster. I am a retired teacher too, contact me for more information about sharing literacy.

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:22:52 +0000

In reply to Jan. Butterflies by Susanne Gervay

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 18:56:54 +0000

For the reader that inspired this list and "asked for a list of books which would help her child to think a little bit less about worldly goods, and a little more about the importance of appreciating non-tangible values," I have this suggestion: Hush Little Baby by Sylvia Long. It is based on the traditional lullaby, but instead of buying things for the child, the singer shows the baby wonders of the world. Here is a description from Amazon.com: "Hush little baby, don't say a word, Mama's going to show you a hummingbird. If that hummingbird should fly, Mama's going to show you the evening sky." Sylvia Long's award-winning (Child Magazine's Best of 1997) ode to mother-child love takes a favorite lullaby and makes it--is it possible?--even better. Troubled by the buy-buy-buy mentality of the original ("Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird/diamond ring/a dog named Rover..."), Long adapts the song to her--and our--liking. Mama now shows her baby the comforting wonders of the world: crickets, shooting stars, warm bedspreads. Long's gorgeous ink and watercolor paintings are reminiscent of Clement Hurd's illustrations in Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon. And now, with this gift set, fans of this sweet lullaby can have a "little baby" bunny all their own, along with a small board book edition of their sing-along favorite! The unbelievably soft plush rabbit rattle is curved into a shape and size just right for tiny hands. Wrap the cuddly pajama-clad bunny around a crib railing so your baby can always reach it. What a perfect gift for the new mother or mother-to-be! (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter

By: Katy Burke

Katy Burke — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:19:03 +0000

Love this post!- I look forward to reading them to the child I nanny. <3
It is so important to expose kids to books like this because compassionate kids become compassionate adults who can change the world.

By: Erica

Erica — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:16:30 +0000

In reply to stephanie. How Kind by Mary Murphy is a great board book. Let's Be Kind by P K Hallinan is another board book. Also, Baby Be Kind by Jane Cowen-Fletcher is a board book. The Spiffiest Giant in Town is appropriate for 3 year olds. Also try Be Nice by David Ezra Stein for 2-3 year olds. Elephant and Piggie, My Friend is Sad is also good for 3 year olds. Hope this helps!

By: stephanie

stephanie — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:18:48 +0000

any books you recommend for 2s and 3s that deal with empathy and kindness
any that are board books are a plus as well thanks

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:13:54 +0000

In reply to Mary Lynne Foster. Thank you! And happy reading! I'm sure the class library will be delighted.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:12:47 +0000

In reply to Mary Lynne Foster. Excellent books!

By: Mary Lynne Foster

Mary Lynne Foster — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:09:36 +0000

I love your list and want to buy them all, however I am retiring at the end of the year and it would be stupid to spend that much on books for class, Right? Right???

After several moments thought, I decided to go ahead and buy them (what a surprise) and at the end of the year I will donate them to the class library1 WIN WIN!

I have enjoyed your lists and have used your suggestions frequently. Coming here may be a habit I can't kick after retirement!