Way Past Jealous

by Hallee Adelman

Illustrated by Karen Wall

Published by: Albert Whitman & Company

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

Sales Date: 2023-04-01

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Published: April 2023

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Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

Page Count: 32 Pages

Dimensions: 8.00 x 10.00

32 Pages, 8.00 x 10.00 x 0.15 in

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ISBN: 9780807580943

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The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College

STARRED REVIEW! "This frank portrait of childhood jealousy is both a compelling story and a perfect teaching tool. The protagonist's journey is authentic and accessible, making it a great way to start a conversation about big feelings."—Kirkus Reviews starred review

Sometimes, being jealous can make everything feel worse.

Yaz is jealous. Way past jealous. Yaz loves to draw, but no one ever notices her pictures. Everyone loves Debby's drawings, and one even got put up on the classroom wall with a star on it. Now Yaz's jealousy is making her think ugly things, and even act mean! How can she get past being jealous?

Hallee Adelman, author of numerous books for children, works to better the lives of kids and families through education, story, and film. With a PhD in education, she has taught elementary through university students and was nominated twice for the Disney Teacher of the Year Award. Hallee lives outside Philadelphia, PA, with her family.

Karen Wall was born in Scotland, where she studied art and textile design, and now illustrates picture and chapter books for children. Karen dreams up her ideas in a studio above her local library in London, England.

STARRED REVIEW! "This frank portrait of childhood jealousy is both a compelling story and a perfect teaching tool. The protagonist's journey is authentic and accessible, making it a great way to start a conversation about big feelings."—Kirkus Reviews starred review

"This is an excellently crafted behavioral story that addresses a very specific but universal moment in emotional development, and it deftly, healthily, and subtly navigates through the familiar, murky waters of envy."—Booklist

"With its direct tone and relatable story, this title addresses feelings of jealousy and is an accessible tool for socio-emotional development."—School Library Journal

The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College

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