Jamaica Tag-Along

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the sting of being left out by older kids or when you notice them being impatient with younger siblings. It is a gentle, relatable story about Jamaica, a young girl who wants to play basketball with her older brother but is told she is too little to join in. After feeling the hurt of rejection, Jamaica encounters a toddler who wants to play with her, presenting her with a choice: will she pass on the exclusion she felt, or will she be the one to include others? This story is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 as it mirrors the common social hierarchies of the playground. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's frustration while modeling a positive way to move forward through empathy and kindness.