Jane, Wishing

Reach for this book when your child expresses dissatisfaction with their own life, looks, or possessions, especially if they are going through a phase of 'the grass is always greener.' It captures the internal monologue of a young girl named Jane who spends her days daydreaming about having more talent, a prettier face, a better room, and a perfect pet. While many books focus on how to get what you want, this story focuses on how to find contentment with what you already have. Through gentle prose, the book explores the tension between imagination and reality. It is highly appropriate for children aged 4 to 8 who are beginning to navigate social comparison and feelings of inadequacy. Parents will appreciate how it validates the very real feeling of 'wanting' while modeling a healthy shift toward gratitude and self-acceptance without being overly preachy.