Ollie Feels With You: A Picture Book About Empathy to Help Kids Understand Others' Feelings (Ages 48): 1

Whooo's feeling sad, mad, scared, or glad? Ollie the feelings detective reads the clues - droopy ears, a puffed-up tail - and shows young readers how to notice what others feel and simply be there. A playful, rhyming introduction to empathy. Help your child become a "feelings detective" and discover the true power of empathy!Meet Ollie the owl, a clever feelings detective whose job is to notice, look, and see exactly how someone else is feeling. Ollie knows that feelings leave clues, like words in a book, if you just slow down to look. When Bunny is sad with droopy ears and an untouched carrot, Ollie doesn't poke or pry-he just says, "I'm here," and lets Bunny cry. When Squirrel gets mad and stamps the ground, Ollie waits for the storm to settle down before gently asking to talk. He holds little Mole's paw in the dark when he is scared, and dances with a bright, sparkly bird because sharing joy makes it bigger.This tender addition to your nightly reading routine provides a calming, meaningful story for a child to enjoy before sleeping. Ollie teaches children a beautiful secret: you don't have to fix someone's feelings or know all the answers. You just have to notice them, let your heart show, and feel with them.Why Parents, Counselors, and Teachers Love This Book: - Builds Active Empathy: Teaches children to read physical clues-like a droopy tail or a puffed-up posture-to understand what a friend is experiencing.- Interactive Detective Steps: The "Be a Feelings Detective" section guides kids to look at faces and bodies, gently name the emotion, and offer quiet presence.- Empowers Caregivers: A dedicated "Note for Grown-Ups" explains that empathy begins with noticing, reminding adults to resist the urge to fix problems and instead match the child's feeling.- Fosters True Friendship: Shows that quietly feeling with someone is the foundational skill for every kind friendship a child will ever make.Grab your magnifying glass and join Ollie's woodland friends. Add Ollie Feels With You to your cart today to nurture a deeply empathetic and kind heart.