Sir Tim is a Little Jealous by Judith Koppens

This is a nicely illustrated story that is designed to address an issue that children may often feel and to offer some ways to deal with it. In this book, Sir Tim goes to the park with his best friend, only to feel left out when she plays with another child. Sir Tim keeps trying to get her attention, hoping that she will admire him. He continues in his exploits until he finally takes a fall from a tree. At this point, Sara comes over, acknowledges how Tim feels and offers that she and Tim can play with other children together.

This book will work best if children are encouraged to talk about their feelings and the story. For example, how did Tim feel? What did he do? Did he have other choices? Do you think that it was a good idea to climb the tree? Tim did not walk over to his friend; do you think that might have been a good idea?

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book in exchange for an honest review.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Best for the youngest audiences, this is an adequate treatment of the theme for those whose shelves lack it.” – Kirkus Reviews
“In this introduction to jealousy, young Sir Tim – costumed in a knightly visor and red cape – goes to the playground with his best friend Sara and his dog, Dragon. Sara plays with another boy, Max, leaving Tim to cope with an uncomfortable pain in his belly that he can’t quite name, and so he resolves to win Sara back by impressing her. He climbs to the top of the jungle gym, walks on the balance beam, and goes way out on a limb (literally). When the limb snaps and Sir Tim crashes to the ground, Sara tells him he must be feeling a little bit jealous. A neat, inclusive resolution follow. The illustrations’ clean lines and soft pastels highlight the action, and sounds add a dynamic element to Koppens’ story.” – Booklist

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