“You, Me and Empathy” is a beautifully written and illustrated story designed for young readers aged 3 to 9 years. Written by Jayneen Sanders and brought to life with bright, engaging illustrations by Sofia Cardoso, this book follows Quinn, a compassionate character who helps children to explore the importance of understanding and sharing feelings of others through empathy.
- Title: “You, Me and Empathy“
- Written by: Jayneen Sanders
- Illustrated by: Sofia Cardoso
- Age Group: 3 – 9 years
- Links to EYLF
- Principles: Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships
- Practices: Responsiveness to children
- Outcomes: Children are connected with and contribute to their world & Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Through Quinn’s everyday actions, children are introduced to the concepts of kindness, respect and recognising bullying behaviours.
The story provides real-life examples using questions that help young readers grasp what empathy looks like in practice, making these important social and emotional skills accessible and relatable.
The book perfectly links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supporting the principles of secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships, and the practice of responsiveness to children.
It encourages children to connect with and contribute to their world while also building a strong sense of wellbeing.
You, Me and Empathy includes thoughtful discussion questions and activities at the end, making it a wonderful resource for educators and parents. It is a valuable addition to any early childhood library.
