Jasper and Jess

Reach for this book when your child is struggling to get along with a sibling, classmate, or neighbor and needs to see how a shared challenge can change a relationship. It is an ideal choice for the transition from 'enemies' to 'allies' through the lens of empathy. Jasper the dog and Jess the cat spend their days in a cycle of chasing and bickering until a moment of genuine danger occurs: Jess gets trapped on the roof. This simple early reader explores the shift from rivalry to rescue, emphasizing that we often care more for our 'rivals' than we realize. Perfect for children ages 4 to 7, it uses accessible language to model how kindness and bravery can bridge the gap between even the most different personalities.