The Borders of Empathy in Children's Fiction

By GARCÍA-GONZÁLEZ, Macarena

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9781003522225
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Routledge


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Reviewed on September 5, 2025  |  Professional Reading

As much as adults might prefer to shield children from life's traumas and problems, those issues exist. However, are these subjects appropriate for children's literature, and is it necessary to prepare children before reading these books? García-González tackles this and other questions, such as if literature should seek to develop children's empathy or prepare them to cope with complex situations, such as death or war; if it is beneficial to expose children to realities, such as migration or racism; a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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