Build all-important empathy skills in Primary with this specially curated collection.

Featuring books for ages 5+, 7+ and 9+, the Empathy Collection is designed to aid readers in emotional development and help them build their empathy skills.

Some 9+ titles in this pack may not be suitable for ages 5-8. Please check the back cover of titles for age guidance.

Number of books: 12

Reading Age: Mixed

For: Primary-age children

This contains: 12 Paperbacks

The Primary Empathy Collection contains one of each of the following 12 titles:

All About Ella by Sally Nicholls

All to Play For by Eve Ainsworth

Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder by Bali Rai

Budgie by Joseph Coelho

Dimple and the Boo by Pip Jones

Dog That Saved the World (Cup), The by Phil Earle

Girl With the Sunshine Smile, The by Karen McCombie

He Says… She Says… by Anne Fine

Me and My Brian by Helen Rutter

Mint Choc Chip at the Market Café by Jonathan Meres

The Piano at the Station by Helen Rutter

Worry Angels by Sita Brahmachari

• Contains: 12 paperback titles in one bundle.
• Interest Age: Age 5+ (some titles 7+ and 9+) — check individual title guidance for suitability.
• Reading Age: Mixed (various levels) — designed to be accessible and engaging rather than high‑reading‑age intensive.
• Key Themes: Empathy, emotional understanding, perspective‑taking, relationships, resilience.
• Publisher/Imprint: Barrington Stoke

FAQs

Q1. Is this pack suitable for children with dyslexia?

Although the pack is not explicitly labelled as “dyslexia‑friendly”, the titles are from an imprint known for accessible design and the themes are highly relevant and engaging — making this collection a strong addition to inclusive reading programmes.

Q2. What age range is the pack aimed at?

Interest age spans from 5+ (early primary) up to around 9+ — the bundle includes titles with varying age guidance. Some titles intended for older readers may not suit younger children without checking.

Q3. What types of themes do the books cover?

The titles explore friendship, difference, family dynamics, kindness, identity, emotional resilience and finding one’s voice — all through engaging narratives designed to build empathy.

Q4. Can this be used in a classroom or reading‑intervention setting?

Absolutely. The bundle is well suited for classroom libraries, PSHE/reading‑for‑pleasure programmes, reading support groups or home settings where emotional literacy and confidence are fostered.

Q5. Do the books need to be read in any particular order?

No — the titles are standalone. Children can select them by interest, and the bundle supports variety and choice rather than sequence.