Word of the Month Resources: Empathy

This empowering title offers helpful ideas, practical tips, and inspiring stories about how having empathy for others can help you reach your goals.

This title explains the concept with clear, easy-to-read text and real-world examples of empathy in action. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

Recounts how three elephants in a Tokyo zoo were put to death because of the war, focusing on the pain shared by the elephants and the keepers who must starve them.

This book builds empathy in children. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs--and different from theirs.

This is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens.

Kids will learn all about empathy with best buddies Bert and Ernie! They will discover how to think about others, show that they care, and help those around them.

In Celebrating All Personalities, readers will learn the importance of acceptance and empathy as they relate to different personalities and traits and how to practice these in their daily lives.

Grace loves cats. She also loves taking pictures of cats and drawing comics. When her neighbor's cat goes missing, Grace does her best to make Mrs. Luther feel less lonely. But as the mystery of the missing cat continues, Grace finds herself in a bit of trouble.

Meggie figures being the baby in the family must also be why she can't have what she wants most, a camera of her own. As Christmas approaches, she longs for one, and finally earns her gift.

Amina's anxieties are entirely relatable, but it's her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist.

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

This book delivers a touching, powerful tale of compassion and reminds us all that what is given from the heart, reaches the heart.

In this charming but goofy picture book, readers will learn all about tempers, forgiveness, and friendship.

This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self.

A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included.....

Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world.

This charming story about a grumpy cat gently shows how far a little sharing can go.

THE BEST SICK DAY EVER and the animals in the zoo feature in this striking picture book debut. Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.

But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all. . . .

A boy and his father discover a whale tangled in their only fishing net. While the man worries about losing their net, the boy worries about the whale.

I Am Human shows that it's okay to make mistakes while also emphasizing the power of good choices by offering a kind word or smile or by saying "I'm sorry."

A message in a bottle holds the promise of surprise and wonder, as told in this enthralling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Erin E.

In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of "The Three Little Pigs."

I Am Love asks readers to look inward when they feel afraid. Love allows us to act with compassion and kindness, to live with gratitude, and to take care of ourselves by practicing self-love.

This book teaches kids about disability, empathy, and the beauty of friendships with people who are different from you.

Dora is a child of magic and wishes. The only child of a goodhearted man and woman, she knows only happiness -- no anger, or sadness, or pain.

This book will show readers that kindness is always rewarding, understanding is sweeter than judgment, and friendship is the best gift one can give.

Nicholas can't stand his next-door neighbor, Mr. Robinson. Mr. Robinson gets mad about everything. Dad explains that Mr. Robinson is probably grumpy because of some personal troubles. But Nicholas doesn't care, at least until he has a bad day of his own.

This tale of compassion and determination proves that any person, big or small, can choose to speak out for what is right.

There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it.

This book portrays the strength, courage, and hope of refugees around the world, whose daily existence is marked by uncertainty and fear.