Patricia Toht

The UK Empathy Lab Collection

5/18/2026

I'm honored and excited that Vicky and June: Friends at Play has been chosen for inclusion in the UK Empathy Lab Collection, a collection of empathy-building books to help children understand their feelings and the feelings of others, as well as learn how to see the world from another's viewpoint.

Here are tips from the association on how to build empathy in children:

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Coming on October 9!

9/3/2025

A new venture for me -- an early chapter book, Vicky and June: Friends at Play!

Five stories about Vicky, an energetic squirrel, and June, a reserved hedgehog. These two like to spend time playing together. But can their opposite personalities mesh? Will they become the very best of friends?

The stories are generously and charmingly illustrated by artist Hoang Giang. Published in paperback by Walker Children's Books, beginning October 9, 2025 in the UK. (No word yet on a US publication date, but the book will be available through US importers.)

Good news!

5/1/2024

TOGETHER WITH YOU has been chosen by Bank Street College of Education as a Best Children's Book of the Year 2024!

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