{"product_id":"purposefully-sincere-childrens-book-empathy-friendship","title":"Purposefully Sincere – Children’s Book About Autism, Friendship \u0026 Empathy (Hardcover – Preorder)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"458\"\u003ePurposefully Sincere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"458\"\u003ePreorder available, ships Fall 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eA heartfelt children’s book about empathy, friendship, and understanding others’ feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eWritten by Sara Lewis Hartley • Illustrated by SK Artista\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eEthan is a thoughtful and curious fourth grader who loves dinosaurs, maps, and discovering how the world works. But sometimes understanding his friends’ feelings isn’t as easy as learning new facts. When Ethan makes a joke that accidentally hurts a classmate’s feelings, he feels confused and unsure how to make things right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eWith gentle guidance from his friend Kellan and his teacher, Ms. Purse, Ethan begins to notice the emotions around him and learns that being a good friend means listening, paying attention, and showing care in his own sincere way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eTold in compassionate rhyme and brought to life with expressive illustrations, \u003cem data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003ePurposefully Sincere\u003c\/em\u003e helps children understand that friendship grows through empathy, communication, and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eThrough Ethan’s journey, children will learn to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e• Recognize social cues and understand others’ emotions\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e• See mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow\u003cbr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e• Practice kindness and active listening\u003cbr data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e• Celebrate their own unique ways of connecting with friends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003ePurposefully Me™ Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this warm and inclusive hardcover supports social-emotional learning, empathy development, and friendship skills for children navigating social communication and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003ePerfect for parents, teachers, counselors, therapists, and classrooms supporting children with autism, social awareness challenges, and friendship skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e📘 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e• Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e• 8.5 x 10 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e• Approx. 32 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e• Full color interior\u003cbr data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e• Ideal for ages 5–10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autism • Friendship • Empathy • Social Awareness • Communication • Kindness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003ePreorder Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eThis title is available for preorder and will ship upon release in Fall 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elanders Americas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46757051859098,"sku":"PM-SINCERE-HC-001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8356\/4954\/files\/9.jpg?v=1762811366","url":"https:\/\/saralewishartley.com\/products\/purposefully-sincere-childrens-book-empathy-friendship","provider":"SLH Creative Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}