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How Luma’s Forest Teaches Empathy: SEL Activities for Kids at Home & School

Social-emotional learning has become a cornerstone of modern education, and for good reason, with resources like You Matter, Luma teaches empathy helping children build essential emotional skills. Emotional intelligence early on helps children to have stronger relationships, overcome problems, and become more compassionate. Kids do not need to

Illustration of Luma the bunny from the childeren's book You Matter, Luma comforting Theo the hedgehog in a glowing forest, showing empathy and emotional support. A warm, storybook-style scene representing the themes taught in emotional intelligence books for kids.

The Best Emotional Intelligence Books for Kids and Why They Matter

Emotional intelligence books for kids can shape how children understand feelings, friendships, and belonging. Learn which books make the biggest impact and why You Matter, Luma is one of them.

A colorful 3D-rendered digital illustration of the six you matter luma character, Luma—Luma the bunny, Oliver the owl, Wren the bird, Sage the turtle, Theo the hedgehog, and Zin the fox—standing together in a whimsical forest setting. This image introduces readers to the beloved cast of the You Matter, Luma children’s book series.

Meet the Characters of You Matter, Luma

Meet the forest friends of You Matter, Luma, each created to help children develop kindness, courage, resilience, and self-worth. As kids explore the story and take the Character Quiz, they’ll discover which character reflects their strengths and begin their own Kindness Mission.

An illustrated bunny named Luma stands in a sunlit field as glowing ripples radiate outward, symbolizing belonging and the message “You matter.”

You Matter, Luma: Planting Seeds of Belonging Early

Every child deserves to hear “You matter” and believe it. That insight sparked You Matter, Luma — a story created to help children build belonging, courage, and emotional strength.

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