Books About Jealousy & Comparison for Ages 0–3

Jealousy at this age is wonderfully uncomplicated. Someone has the toy I want, and that is unacceptable. These 24 books help toddlers begin to understand the feeling without expecting them to be mature about it yet.

24 books

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The Hat Trilogy #3
We Found a Hat
Jon Klassen
For children learning about sharing and fairness, this witty tale offers a gentle, humorous look at wanting what you can
Ages 2–6
Cover of The Big Cheese
The Food Group #7
The Big Cheese
Jory John
The Big Cheese loves being the best and letting everyone know it. But when the annual Cheese-cathlon brings a surprising
Ages 3–7
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Ollie the Purple Elephant
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Ollie the purple elephant finds a new home with the McLaughlin family, but their cat, Ginger, isn't pleased. Ginger devi
Ages 3–7
Cover of Fancy Nancy: Oodles of Kittens
Fancy Nancy #14
Fancy Nancy: Oodles of Kittens
Jane O'Connor
When Fancy Nancy and Bree discover a box of kittens in the rain, Nancy decides she simply must keep one. This delightful
Ages 3–7
Cover of The Best Kid in the World
SugarLoaf #2
The Best Kid in the World
Peter H. Reynolds
SugarLoaf desperately wants to win the "Best Kid in the World Award" like her brother. Her attempts at helpfulness lead
Ages 3–7
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Follow the Leader
Marcus Pfister
Rosie loves being the leader, but when Angel moves to the Coral Reef, everyone wants to follow Angel instead. Rosie must
Ages 3–7
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The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears and the Tooth Fairy
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
When Sister Bear loses a tooth, she's excited for the Tooth Fairy, but then she discovers her friend Lizzy received more
Ages 3–7
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Max and Ruby
Max's Chocolate Chicken
Rosemary Wells
Max is eager to eat his chocolate chicken, but Ruby insists on an egg hunt. When Max struggles to find eggs, his frustra
Ages 3–7
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The Rainbow Fish #1
The Rainbow Fish
Marcus Pfister
For children learning about generosity and friendship, this vibrant story explores the joy of sharing and how true happi
Ages 3–7
Cover of Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet
Fancy Nancy #11
Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet
Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy is ecstatic about her mermaid ballet, but when she gets a "dull tree" role and her best friend gets a better
Ages 3–7
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Ponyella
Laura Numeroff
Ponyella, a farm pony, dreams of showing her amazing tricks to Princess Penelope at the Grand Royal Pony Championship. W
Ages 3–7
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The Berenstain Bears #22
The Berenstain Bears and Baby Makes Five
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child adjusting to a new baby sibling, this story tenderly explores feelings of jealousy and finding your place
Ages 3–7
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Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spectacles
Jane O'Connor
When Nancy's friend Bree gets dazzling new lavender and glittery glasses, Nancy decides her own eyesight must be blurry
Ages 3–7
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Noisy Nora
Rosemary Wells
For the child who feels overlooked or seeks attention, this story follows Nora the mouse as she makes noise to be seen b
Ages 2–6
Cover of The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
The Berenstain Bears #1
The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child preparing for a new baby or adjusting to a growing family, this story gently explores the changes and emot
Ages 3–7
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Peter #3
Peter's Chair
Ezra Jack Keats
For the young child navigating the arrival of a new baby, this story gently explores feelings of jealousy and the journe
Ages 2–5
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Jackie Robinson and the Big Game
Dan Gutman
Young Jackie Robinson struggles to step out of his brother's shadow until he discovers his own talent for baseball in th
Ages 3–7
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The Stink
Ashlee Yates
An English Bulldog navigates life with a smelly new baby sister in this playful, humorous story about family adjustment
Ages 3–7
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Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick
Kevin Henkes
Louise wants a taste of her sister's peppermint stick, but big sister Sheila Rae isn't sharing in this charming story ab
Ages 3–7
Cover of I Love You the Purplest
I Love You the Purplest
Barbara Joosse
Two young brothers constantly ask their mama who she loves best. Through a fishing adventure and bedtime snuggles, Mama
Ages 3–7
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No Jumping on the Bed!
Tedd Arnold
For children who test boundaries, this fantastically funny story offers a memorable, albeit exaggerated, look at what ha
Ages 3–7
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Max and Ruby #1
Max's Toys
Rosemary Wells
Despite having five balloons, six cars, and seven trucks, Max is determined to get his sister Ruby's doll, Emily. This c
Ages 0–3
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I'm Feeling Jealous
Maggie Scott
A relatable story about friends that helps young children identify, understand, and manage feelings of jealousy and envy
Ages 3–7
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Happy Birthday Daughter
Bry Johnson
Explore the humorous chaos of sibling rivalry and daily life as a child navigates family dynamics and seeks to be Grandm
Ages 3–7

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