About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the 'green-eyed monster' of jealousy or experiencing a rift in a long-term friendship. It is a perfect choice for children who feel that life is being unfair because a peer has received a gift or opportunity they desperately want for themselves. The story follows best friends Charney and Annie, whose relationship is tested when one of them finally gets the pony they have both dreamed of owning. Springer captures the visceral, messy feelings of envy and the guilt that often follows it. Written for the 8 to 11 age range, this chapter book provides a realistic look at how resentment can poison a friendship and how hard it is to genuinely apologize. Parents will appreciate how the book validates difficult emotions without being preachy, offering a roadmap for reconciliation and the understanding that true friendship is more valuable than any prize.
