Empathy by Jayneen Sanders: Exploring the meaning of empathy and kindness

Empathy by Jayneen Sanders - Book review by Rowena Thomas | 'Amazing Me'

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Short Summary

Jayneen Sanders’ Empathy introduces children to the concept of empathy. It emphasises that empathy is a learned trait that can be instilled in children at a young age through modelling, stories, and ongoing discussion. For children aged 2 to 6.

What This Book Is About

This book for young readers explores:

  • Understanding other people’s feelings
  • Asking people if they are ok
  • Assisting people in new environments
  • Offering to help
  • Encouragement

Reflection and Comments

This book is ideal for assisting children in transitioning into difficult conversations. It uses vibrant colours and illustrations to explore the meaning of empathy and kindness. Some pages include discussion starters that you can use to engage your child and assess their understanding of the subject. Additional questions are provided on the back page of the book to help you decide what to ask and to encourage more participation.

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