Overview

Award-winning Liam's Lost Sparkle is a gentle, uplifting story that helps young children recognize and practice empathy, one of the most important social-emotional skills they'll ever learn. When Maya notices her classmate Liam seems sad and quiet, she doesn't just ignore him. Instead, she takes the first step in learning how to be an empathy explorer-noticing feelings, asking thoughtful questions, and simply being there when someone needs a friend. Perfect for ages 4 to 7, this beautifully illustrated story teaches: How to recognize when someone might be feeling left out or low What it means to ""listen with your heart"" How small acts of kindness and understanding make a big difference Includes: ""Talk About It!"" Discussion prompts for parents, teachers, and counselors A bonus activity to help children practice emotional awareness If you're looking for a social skills book about empathy for kids, this heart-centered story is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, or SEL lessons.

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9781068171321

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""A tender, empowering story that helps children navigate big emotions and rediscover their inner strength. Jane Wellson's Liam's Lost Sparkle is a wonderful tool for parents and educators to foster resilience and self-awareness in young hearts.""- Michele Borba, Ed.D., Educational Psychologist best-selling author of Thrivers and UnSelfie. ""An excellent way to start a conversation with kids about challenging moments in life and how we can recognize and support one another as we navigate those tough times.""- Janine Halloran, LMHC, Founder of Coping Skills for Kids

Author Information

Award-winning author Jane Wellson is a mom, educator and a storyteller who believes stories can heal little hearts. After years of juggling bedtime tales and boardrooms, she noticed how hard it was for kids (including her own!) to talk about big emotions-so she wrote Liam's Lost Sparkle to turn tough feelings like sadness, resilience, and self-discovery into adventures.Her mission? To give parents and educators simple magical tools to nurture emotional resilience in child development.

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