Teach Your Child Empathy With These Five Books

Empathy is a vital skill that we all need to develop, so why not start your children young? Books can help build understanding between different people and communities, with scientific research proving that reading improves sensitivity to others.
Watch the video to learn more about our recommendations for developing empathy in your child, then find the books in our British Council Library catalogues!

Footpath Flowers by JonArno Lawson http://library.britishcouncil.pk/collection/footpath-flowers-439544/

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness http://library.britishcouncil.pk/collection/a-monster-calls-438578/

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon http://library.britishcouncil.pk/collection/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time-438437/

The Promise by Nicola Davies http://library.britishcouncil.pk/collection/the-promise-431636/

Charlotte's Web by EBWhite http://library.britishcouncil.pk/collection/charlottes-web-437321/

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