You, Me and Empathy: Teaching children about empathy, feelings, kindness, compassion, tolerance and recognising bullying behaviours

One of the most important social skills a child can learn is empathy. Being able to understand how another person is feeling and recognizing their needs helps people to connect to one another across race, culture and the diversity that is ever-present and so important to our world. This charming story uses verse, beautiful illustrations and a little person called Quinn to model the meaning of empathy. Throughout the story, Quinn shows an abundance of understanding, compassion and kindness towards others. Showing empathy towards others is a learnt trait, and one to nurture and cherish with the children in our care.
Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators, and suggested activities to promote empathy and kindness.

Jayneen (aka Jay Dale) is an experienced primary school teacher, editor, author and publisher. She started her teaching career in the 1980s as an elementary school teacher in rural Queensland, Australia. She then moved to Victoria and taught at a number of inner-city schools. In 1985, Jay had a change of career and became an educational editor and publisher. In the early 90s, Jay and her partner moved to Japan to work as English teachers. They lived and worked in Japan for over three and a half years. In fact, Jay's first daughter was born there. On returning to Australia, Jay began work as an educational author/packager. Since that time, she has authored and produced numerous award-winning titles for the educational publishing industry. Jay is also an accomplished children's book author, writing a number of titles for such literacy series as ZigZags, Totally Kidz, Deadly and Incredible, and a children's picture book series for Penguin. She is currently working with an educational publisher as lead author of a new literacy series. Jay has written over 100 titles in that series. More importantly, Jay is a mother of three teenage girls and has been a school councillor at her local primary school for over seven years. She can be found on Instagram @jayneensandersauthor.

Sofia Cardoso is a Portuguese illustrator, designer, and foodie whose passion for illustration goes all the way back to her childhood years. Nowadays, using a mix of both traditional and digital mediums, she loves drawing young characters and whimsical storytelling. Her sweet and colorful illustrations featured in children's books and licensed art aim to spark joy, with a pinch or two of magic. She also enjoys cooking, baking, at home yoga, and loves all things Christmas. She can be found on Instagram and Twitter at @sofiagcardosoo and online at sofiacardoso.com.