When Emily asks her big sister what the word empathy means, she discovers an answer that will change how she looks at people.  Stand in My Shoes  shows kids how easy it is to develop empathy toward those around them. Empathy is the ability to notice what other people feel. Empathy is the foundation for all social skills and personal relationships, which make our lives richer and more beautiful. This book teaches young children the value of noticing how other people feel. We're hoping that many parents read it along with their children. I bought this book after my kindergartener started getting in trouble at school for being rough with the other kids. I thought the concept wouldn't make sense at her age but it worked. Since reading it (every night) she hasn't had any trouble at school. I asked her what changed and she told me it was reading this book. She asked if I would continue to read it to remind her to think about other people. I just added a few more empathy books to our rotation but this one will always hold a special place in my heart.-- Amanda, verified Amazon purchaser One way we can help kids get along, be considerate and seek kindness is by teaching them empathy. When teachers and parents ask me for book resources teaching this character trait - Stand in My Shoes is now at the top of my list. This book went above and beyond my expectations. It is concrete, kids related to the story, and it started impacting kids behavior immediately. L O V E. I would love to see a whole series of kids books from author Bob Sornson. He got this one SO right!-- Books that Heal Kids, verified Amazon purchaser Empathy is at the heart of healthy human relationships.  In this story, Emily asks her sister about empathy, and then comes to understand the concept of empathy as she looks for ways to notice the feeling of others.  Building positive emotional awareness and skills does not happen by accident, and this book is a fun read and a tool for building the social awareness that makes life better for us all. Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning About EmpathyCopyright © 2021 by Bob SornsonThis book is copyrighted and reproduction in any form for any reason is prohibited by Federal Copyright Law. This includes but is not limited to copying for classroom or other educational use by teachers and other educators. Copyright laws pertain whether materials are used by for-profit or not-for-profit organizations and whether or not monies are exchanged for the materials. United States copyright law will be enforced to its fullest extent against unauthorized copiers of these materials. Thank you for respecting the copyright laws.This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy,recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.Summary: After Emily asks her big sister what the word "empathy" means, Emily decides to pay closer attention to others duringher day.Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataSornson, BobStand in My Shoes: Kids Learning About Empathy/Bob Sornson-First EditionISBN-13: 978-0-578-80794-21. Elementary school. 2. Empathy. 3. Emotions and feelings.I. Sornson, Bob II. TitleLibrary of Congress Control Number: 2012953816Printed in CanadaIllustrations created with pencil and digital paint by Shelley JohannesLayout and cover design by Jacqueline L. Challiss HillEarly Learning Foundation5985 Hartford WayBrighton, Michigan 48116earlylearningfoundation.com Bob Sornson, PhD , was a classroom teacher and school administrator for over thirty years and is the founder of the Early Learning Foundation. He is dedicated to helping schools and parents give every child an opportunity to achieve early learning success. His Pre-K to Grade 3 Early Learning Success Initiative uses personalized competency based learning and has demonstrated that we can help many more children become successful learners for life. Bob's work emphasizes the development of the whole child, including the social emotional learning which is the focus of Stand in My Shoes. Bob is the author of many books and materials for parents, children, and educators. These include The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Other s, Brainless Sameness: The Rise of Competency Based Learning, and The Pre-K to Grade 3 Essential Skill Inventories (a competency framework for the early childhood years). To learn more about these publications please visit earlylearningfoundation.com. Shelley Johannes began her artistic career after ten years in the architectural design industry. While that was fun, she found her dream job when motherhood introduced her t