sympathy

Just before Christmas, when Frances sees a sad-eyed organ-grinder and his monkey performing near her apartment, she cannot stop thinking about them, wondering where they go at night, and wishing she could do something to help.

Explores how one can understand other people's feelings and how to be a good friend to someone who is feeling happy or sad. Includes questions to discuss, additional information for adults, and activities.

Just before Christmas, when Frances sees a sad-eyed organ-grinder and his monkey performing near her apartment, she cannot stop thinking about them, wondering where they go at night, and wishing she could do something to help.

"Amelia learns to be more understanding of others by imagining how they might feel in a challenging situation. If she can show she cares through her words and actions, she knows she has the power to improve relationships and help others"--Provided by publisher.

Offers advice on how to assuage the grief of a friend or relative with grace and understanding, whether by word, letter, or deed.

Illustrates ways to care for other people because God cares for us.

Discusses the meaning, importance, and development of compassion.

Readers in need of a boost to their social I.Q. learn the necessary strategies and exercises that will redirect the orientation of their perception outwards, to take in other people, what they are saying, what they are signaling, what they want and need and hope for and expect.

Discusses the levels, significance, and effects of compassion and how it relates to science, the great religions, and conduct in a world of daily violence and tragedy.