Kindness/Empathy

 Thank You Emu!

Author: Oge Mora

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In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community.

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?

Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life.

Mirror Face 

Author: Jordan Gillman, Michael Tyler 

Illustrator: Lisa Fields 

Before leaving home, three separate children gaze into a mirror with feelings of self-doubt, wondering what people will think of them. They adventure out into the world, befriending each other along the way. Their Mutual quest for self-assurance takes them to a grand park, with an even grander work of art -- a magical reflective bean. There, they meet their inner voice, the image of their self-confidence reflected in their smiling faces. Filled up with self-acceptance, possibility and belief, the children dream about all that they can be. As the children return home, they take with them the gift of knowing that the truth of who they are lies within the mirror of their heart.

I Am Human 

Author: Susan Verde 

Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds 

Embrace empathy with the instant #1 New York Times bestselling companion to I Am Love and I Am Peace!  

Being human means we are full of possibility. We learn, we dream, we wonder at the world around us. But we also make mistakes and can feel fearful or sad. 

 From the bestselling team that created I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Love, and I Am One comes a hopeful celebration of the human family. I Am Human affirms that we can make good choices by acting with compassion and having empathy for others and ourselves. When we find common ground, we can feel connected to the great world around us and mindfully strive to be our best selves.

Includes a guided meditation.

Also available: I Am . . . A Box of Goodness! Get I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, and a bonus two-sided poster in a giftable box set.

The Rabbit Listened 

Author: Cori Doerrfeld 

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A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small—now a New York Times bestseller and a perfect gift for any special occasion

When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.  With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.