Picture books are an amazing way to help instil empathy in young children. They can help children (and adults) to step into the shoes of someone else. Often, they can convey complex emotions and situations in a simple way for children to relate to. Here are five outstanding picture books (and a graphic novel) that instil empathy.
What Happened to You? by James Catchpole and Karen George ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @peachjamcloset @hughshampoo @FaberChildrens
What Happened to You? by James Catchpole and Karen George is the first picture book to answer a very important question: how do we teach our children, despite any curiosities they may have, to be always be respectful to disabled people?
Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña & Christian Robinson ~ #PictureBook #BlogTour #Giveaway ~ @mattdelapena @theartoffunnews @TwoHootsBooks
Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña & Christian Robinson is about a little boy’s journey. Physically, he is going on a train journey. But emotionally, Milo is going on a much more powerful kind of journey. Milo realises that you can’t judge someone by their appearance.