Boek 'Wei Slaat de Dag'

The playground fall scene really hooked my son, and now he's started asking what he can do when his friends are sad. It's rare to find a kids' book that makes empathy feel like a fun puzzle instead of a lesson.

My kid kept talking about Wei's problem-solving for days after we read it — the way he works through different ways to help his friend really sparked a conversation about empathy in our house. The story is short enough for a bedtime read but leaves a lasting impression.

The playground scene felt so real, and I loved how the story shows multiple ways to comfort a friend rather than just one quick fix. My daughter kept pointing at the pictures and talking about what she’d do if her buddy got hurt. It’s sparked more empathy conversations than I expected from a picture