Way Past Jealous

By Hallee Adelman and Karen Wall

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?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Release date: Mar 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9780807586761

Hallee Adelman

Hallee Adelman is the author of numerous books for children and 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 with her family.

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