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Description
This revised edition discusses the emotion jealousy and suggests ways of handling this difficult feeling.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who struggles when a new sibling arrives or feels like everything's unfair, this little book really gets it. It talks about jealousy in a way that doesn't make kids feel bad for having the emotion it mostly just acknowledges that jealousy happens and gives some simple, practical ideas for handling it, like talking about feelings or finding ways to feel included. At 394 words it's short enough that even the most reluctant reader can zip through it without getting overwhelmed, and the AR Level of 3.2 means kids in early elementary are right in the sweet spot. What I like is that it doesn't lecture or moralize; it feels more like a quick chat with a friend who happens to know a lot about feelings. Parents will appreciate that it's straightforward and not heavy-handed, while kids will relate to whatever situations the book brings up. If your child has already read something like "The Feelings Book" by Todd Parr, this is a nice companion read that digs a little deeper into one specific feeling. It's the kind of book a teacher might keep on hand for a quick read-aloud when drama strikes, and honestly it works just as well at bedtime when emotions are running high.