I think we can agree that we want to raise children that are kind. Empathy is a great power, that helps us to understand each other better, but also helps us to thrive and grow. And it is not something we are born with, it is something we can learn. Various studies show that reading promotes kindness: children learn to see the world through someone else's eyes, a key factor for empathy. It also helps them experiences very different lives from their own. Kindness is one level