Emotion
Sophie's Empathy Magnifying Glass
All ages5 min22 pagesPremium subscriptionstory_30
MagicHelpingKindnessEmpathyFriendship
Sophie, a brilliant but logical girl, lacks empathy for her peers. She discovers a magical magnifying glass that allows her to see the true reasons behind people's feelings and actions. Using this tool, she begins to understand and help others, making real friends for the first time. The magic fails, however, on a quiet new student, Liam. By making a genuine effort to connect with him, Sophie learns of his difficult past. In that moment of true, unassisted understanding, the magnifying glass shatters, teaching her that real empathy comes from sincere care and patience, not from a magical device.
Every Gula Stories story is written for children ages 3–8 and goes through content review before publishing.
Story Opening
“Sophie was very smart. She understood logic and reason, but there was one thing she could not understand at all: feelings.”
First Pages
