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Empathy · Ages 4–6

Empathy stories for ages 4–6

Kindergarten & early school — stories about empathy, told at the right depth for 4–6 year olds. Every one ends with a short Talk About It prompt, never a stated moral.

All ages 0–34–67–910–12
Empathy

The Girl Who Didn't Need Words

The new girl at the park doesn't speak any words Theo knows. But swings don't need words. Neither does tag. Neither, it turns out, does most of the good stuff.

Ages 4–64 min read
Empathy

The Sister Who Was Easier

Tia eats her food and sleeps at eight and sits still. Rhea is the one who is Difficult. Then, at the doctor's, the easy one holds on to Rhea's sleeve.

Ages 4–64 min read