When I Care about Others

by Cornelia Maude Spelman, Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator)

Overview

In today's society, perhaps more than ever, young children need to develop empathy. In this simple book, the author begins by helping children see that when they are sick, hurt, or unhappy, others care about them. Children can then begin to see that others need to be cared about as well. Common situations will further a child’s appreciation for and understanding of what others feel and need.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807588987
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	01/01/2002
Series:	The Way I Feel Books
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	AD590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Cornelia Maude Spelman, a former therapist who worked with children and families, now devotes her time to writing. She lives with her husband in Illinois.

Kathy Parkinson has three children and the world's best dog! She lives in Massachusetts.

Editorial Reviews

"The lesson in When I Care about Others is that children should treat others as they wish to be treated."—School Library Journal

"This charming title in The Way I Feel series will help youngsters identify and understand the basic concepts and importance of receiving and offering help and emotional support."—Booklist

From the Publisher

PreS-Gr 1-A cuddly bear cub is featured in these two purposeful stories. The lesson in When I Care is that children should treat others as they wish to be treated. The book includes some suggestions for promoting empathy. Scared describes situations in which children feel frightened and how comforting by another helps. It also mentions that being scared can protect them against injury-for example, being afraid of a strange growling dog or climbing too high. Each book begins with a note to adults about how to help children with their feelings. Colorful illustrations of the cub and his animal friends in many familiar situations at home and at school are placed on abundant white space, giving an open, uncluttered look to the pages. There are many stronger, more imaginative stories about these subjects, such as Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who (Random, 1954) and Mercer Mayer's There's a Nightmare in My Closet (Turtleback, 1968). However, on some occasions teachers and caregivers might welcome the guidance given in this series.-Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal