Freddie the Fly -- Seeing Through Another Lens: A Perspective-taking Story

"Our buddy Freddie the Fly has a vision problem. But his eyes are fine. He can see everything. But it's always from one perspective, one point of view, one self-centered position - his own! That's why Freddie thinks the lunchroom is the perfect place to show off the nasty looking cut on his leg. YUCK! No one wants a side dish of scabs and scars with their mac and cheese. It's also why he's slow to realize that shouting while on his phone is totally annoying, and his overbearing attitude is maddening. To help Freddie be more empathetic, sensitive, and understanding toward the opinions, attitudes and feelings of others, Nurse Mantis encourages him to use "perspective-taking lenses." Will that switch Freddie's outlook from ME to WE? Or will he continue to annoy his friends and family? A special page for parents and educators offers practical suggestions on helping kids develop their perspective-taking abilities and be more empathetic"-- Page 4 of cover.