NONFICTION

Feeling Jealous!

by Katie Douglass
9781631982521. ea vol: illus. by Mike Gordon. 32p. (Everyday Feelings). further reading. Free Spirit. Sept. 2017. lib. ed. $12.99.
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Gr 1–3—Fictional narratives explore intense emotions and provide strategies for identifying and managing sources of stress. Each book follows a young child who encounters family members and friends exhibiting behavior associated with the titular feeling. The protagonists then offer sound advice, such as slowing down, compromising, and counting to 10 as well as teamwork, communication, and acceptance. The volumes are well paced and depict relatable scenarios (divorce, challenging schoolwork, and more). Gordon's light palette nicely offsets the heavier subject matter. In spots, the artwork is reminiscent of Roz Chast's oeuvre. Easy picks for collections in need of materials that emphasize social emotional learning.
Young Diego is always there to help others face their fears (public speaking, thunder and lightning, dogs), but he must talk [cf2]himself[cf1] down the night he becomes convinced that there are monsters under his bed. Barnham's mission to enlighten readers bogs down the writing, but Gordon's illustrations are emotionally rich despite being cartoonish. A note for adults concludes the book. Reading list.
Reviewed by Staff , Jun 01, 2018

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