
The Waiting Bench
A heartwarming story about a girl who discovers that kindness can wake up magic when she befriends a lonely boy on an old bench.
Why This Story Matters
This story helps your child understand the abstract concept of empathy by visualizing it as magic that brightens the world. It encourages social courage, showing children that listening to their "brave feelings" and including others can turn a lonely situation into a happy one. Your child will learn that simple acts of kindness, like saying hello, are powerful tools for building friendship and community.
Characters
LLucia
OOmar
MMama
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