About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the 'green-eyed monster' or finding it difficult to be happy for a sibling's success. It provides a gentle mirror for children who feel that life is only fair if they are the one winning, offering a safe space to discuss the complex mix of love and envy that often exists between brothers and sisters. The story follows twins Ben and Clare, who share a passion for entering contests until a win by only one of them creates a rift. Through their experience, the book explores themes of justice, frustration, and the eventual path back to sibling harmony. At 48 pages, this chapter book is perfectly paced for early readers (ages 6 to 9) to navigate these big emotions without feeling overwhelmed by a heavy or lengthy narrative.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles interpersonal conflict in a secular, realistic manner. There are no heavy trauma elements, focusing entirely on the everyday social-emotional challenge of sibling rivalry and envy. The resolution is hopeful and grounded in realistic behavioral changes.
