'Are You Okay Yang?' Book

My four-year-old actually gasped at the part where Wei tries the silly face first—it’s the kind of story that makes empathy feel like a fun puzzle instead of a lesson. The playground setting is so specific it’s sparked real conversations about what to do when a friend gets hurt.

The playground scene hit home with my son—he instantly connected with Wei's quick thinking and started asking what he'd do if his own buddy fell. It's rare to find a kids' book that tackles empathy this directly without being preachy.

My kid asks for this one every night now. The way Wei solves the problem step-by-step after the playground fall really got her thinking about what she'd do for a friend. Such a sweet, simple way to start those empathy conversations.