Boek 'Wei Slaat de Dag'

My son asked me to read this one three times in a row, and each time he wanted to talk about how Wei checked on his friend before doing anything else. The way it shows problem-solving through small, concrete actions really landed with him.

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.