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This deceptively simple picture book depicts the creation of a new friendship using only one or two words per page and illustrated with two expressively drawn characters. An exuberant boy greets a seemingly shy, somewhat downcast boy as they walk down the street. The greeting of Yo!
This warm and loving picture book describes the friendship of mouse and mole. They are described as sharing everything from picnics and toys to comfort, deep secrets and love. One day the two friends are watching the stars and get into a discussion of wishing on a falling star.
As in most of Patricia Polacco's books (check them out!), Mr. Lincoln's Way embraces the themes of diversity, empathy and community. Mr.
With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger.
The second book in The Empathy Way collection. Jenga the bonobo teaches a poignant lesson about using empathy to connect with others who are "different".
The third book in The Empathy Way collection that helps children develop empathy in order to prevent bullying. Expressive photographs of bonobo apes illustrate how it feels to be bulied, what kids should do, and how adults can intervene effectively.
After a terrible row, three friends , Cat, Duck and Squirrel, learn how to compromise and cooperate just in time to save their friendship (not to mention their supper) .
Another classic Alfie book from that wonderful empath and observer of small human nature, Shirley Hughes.
The moon, the sea, footprints in the sand and Martin Waddell's beautifully cadenced reminder of what childhood, and parenthood, can be at its best. Awe and wonder.
'Two Monsters' is writer-illustrator David McKee's darkly funny take on war and diplomacy, told via the tale of two monsters arguing over who's right whilst laying waste to the mountain they lean on. Small children will get the joke right away.