Empathy is my Superpower

Empathy is my Superpower by Brian Smith

In the days of bullying and child rudeness it is great to see a book that promotes something positive. Empathy is a very hard thing to teach a child. This is put in terms a child can understand and relate to. Even the youngest of children can learn from this book. Amelia (aka SuperE) can not understand why her brother Kevin is afraid of the dark and teases him. Mom explains it and Amelia decides to become SuperE. She helps out various people with all different problems. I found this book to be easy to read and delightfully positive. The illustrations by Lisa Griffin are both colorful and creative. The book does give tips in the back on how to talk to your child about empathy.  I would recommend this book to anyone with a child. Anyone 8+ can read it. I am going to have my Granddaughter read it.

This book is a great way to teach children about empathy and gives some wonderful examples of how to be more empathetic. It was easy to relate to, and as a parent, I would like to read this to my daughter as I always try to choose books for her that teach her new skills. 
It was nice to see that the main character, Amelia, didn't understand empathy at the beginning, and after learning what is was, we see her finding ways throughout the day to be more empathic to those around her, in a setting that children can easily relate to.