Voices of the Heart

Reach for this book when your child is struggling to name complex emotions or when you want to cultivate a deeper sense of self-reflection through art and culture. Ed Young uses the elegant structure of Chinese characters to reveal how the heart is at the center of our feelings, providing a visual and philosophical bridge between what we think and what we feel. Through twenty-six specific concepts, the book explores themes of honesty, empathy, and mindfulness. It is less about a story and more about an experience, making it a perfect tool for quiet one-on-one time. It encourages children to see emotions as building blocks of their character, helping them develop a sophisticated emotional vocabulary while appreciating the beauty of Asian heritage and linguistics.