About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling overshadowed by a sibling or peer who seems to be getting all the praise and attention. It is a gentle, relatable story about navigating professional jealousy and the complicated feelings that arise when someone else, especially a younger family member, unexpectedly steals the spotlight. While it is set in the world of ballet, the emotional core is universal for any child struggling with comparison. In this story, Angelina is thrilled to have a role in a grown-up musical, but she soon finds that her younger cousin Henry is the one everyone is doting on. Through Katharine Holabird's soft storytelling, children learn that feeling jealous is a normal reaction, but that our actions toward others define our character. It is an ideal choice for children aged 3 to 7 who are learning to balance their personal ambitions with empathy for others.
