When I Feel Jealous

by Cornelia Maude Spelman, Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator)

Overview

A bear cub describes situations that make her jealous: when someone has something she wants, when someone is good at something she wants to be good at, and when someone else gets all the attention. "Jealousy is a prickly, hot, horrible feeling. I don't like feeling jealous, but—everybody feels jealous sometimes." The little bear finds ways to make herself feel better—she talks to someone about how she feels and then does something pleasant—and soon the jealous feeling goes away.An author's note for parents and teachers is included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807593455
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	01/01/2003
Series:	The Way I Feel Books
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
Lexile:	AD460L (what's this?)
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Cornelia Maude Spelman, a former therapist who worked with children and families, now devotes her time to writing. She lives with her husband in Illinois.
Kathy Parkinson has three children and the world's best dog! She lives in Massachusetts.

Editorial Reviews

PreS-Gr 2-A little bear describes situations in which she feels jealous, such as when her mother pays too much attention to someone else or when someone has something she wants, and how she copes with the emotion. Jealousy is defined as a "prickly, hot, horrible feeling" that everyone has. Children will be reassured to see that what they experience is universal and can be handled. The simple watercolor illustrations are appealing, and the cub's facial expressions reflect her feelings perfectly. A note to parents and teachers provides suggestions for helping youngsters deal with jealousy. Perfect for units and discussions on feelings.-Sheilah Kosco, Rapides Parish Library, Alexandria, LA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

"Children will be reassured to see that what they experience is universal and can be handled. The simple watercolor illustrations are appealing, and the cub's facial expressions reflect her feelings perfectly. A note to parents and teachers provides suggestions for helping youngsters deal with jealousy. Perfect for units and discussions on feelings."—School Library Journal

"The sympathetic portrayal of common childhood experiences and the simplicity of the narrative make the information and advice accessible, even to preschoolers."—Booklist

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