Biographical Note:
HIEDI FRANCE, ED.D, is a mother of two and a school psychologist. She has devoted her career to helping children succeed, working with students in the education system since 2001. Dr. France is the founder of Behavior Savers, a website that provides easy-to-use social-emotional resources for educators, and the author of Mindfulness for Little Ones

Review Quotes:
"At a time when compassion is more crucial than ever, Hiedi France has written an insightful and comprehensive guide for parents looking to foster empathy and kindness in their child. Packed with a multitude of helpful and engaging activities, this should be required reading for all caretakers." --Jamey DiVietro, M.A., L.C.P.C., associate professor, social and behavioral sciences

Review Quotes:
"This is an incredible tool for any parent, educator, or child to help understand and practice the concept of empathy. Providing collaborative, creative, and effective connections to help build social and emotional learning skills in a fun and meaningful way, this is one book worth adding to the library!" --Olivia Kirk, Ed.S, NCSP, school psychologist

Review Quotes:
"Dr. France's workbook is practical and filled with many simple, yet effective activities for learning and applying empathy. It creatively engages both child and parent/caregiver. It is a great resource for anyone working with children!" --Patricia K. LPC, dept. chair of college

Publisher Marketing:

Empathy-building tools for kids ages 6 to 9

Help young kids discover how to be kind as they develop their empathy skills and learn to handle difficult social situations. Created by a school psychologist, this top choice in empathy books for kids is full of fun exercises that teach kids how to understand and share what other people are feeling. The activities feature simple instructions so young learners can easily complete them and practice being thoughtful and considerate.

This standout among empathy books for kids features:

• Active learning--Keep kids interested and enjoying themselves as they draw, take quizzes, practice listening skills, and more.
• A HEART-felt approach--Go beyond other empathy books for kids with exercises that break empathy down into five easy-to-understand concepts: Hearing, Experiencing, Active listening, Reflecting, and Taking action.
• Fun on every page--Playful language and colorful pictures help kids engage with the material, making it easier for them to learn.

Teach kids to truly care about how other people feel with one of the best empathy books for kids available.

Contributor Bio:France, Hiedi

HIEDI FRANCE, ED.D, is a mother of two and a school psychologist. She has devoted her career to helping children succeed, working with students in the education system since 2001. Dr. France is the founder of Behavior Savers, a website that provides easy-to-use social-emotional resources for educators, and the author of Mindfulness for Little Ones.