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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Envy & The Shiny Toy: A Gentle Story to Help Toddlers Share, Navigate Big Feelings, and Choose Kindness

Envy & The Shiny Toy: A Gentle Story to Help Toddlers Share, Navigate Big Feelings, and Choose Kindness

Alvarado, Daniel

Paperback

Series: Nori & Jelly Little Brave Steps

General Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN13: 9798254783862
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 3 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A Gentle Bilingual Story About Jealousy, Big Feelings, and Finding Joy / Una historia bilingüe sobre la envidia, las grandes emociones y encontrar la alegríaHave you ever seen your child become upset when someone else has something they really want?Envy & The Shiny Toy is a warm English-Spanish picture book that helps toddlers and preschoolers understand jealousy, comparison, gratitude, and big feelings through a gentle story about Nori and her jellyfish friend, Jelly.When Nori sees another child with a shiny spinning toy, everything else starts to feel less special. But with a little help from Abuela, Nori begins to notice the beauty already around her.Lee en español / Read in Spanish: Alguna vez has visto a tu hijo sentirse triste o frustrado porque otra persona tiene algo que desea mucho?Envy & The Shiny Toy es un cuento ilustrado inglés-español que ayuda a los niños pequeños a comprender la envidia, la comparación, la gratitud y las grandes emociones a través de una historia tierna sobre Nori y su amigo Jelly.Cuando Nori ve a otra niña con un juguete brillante, todo lo demás empieza a parecer menos especial. Pero con un poco de ayuda de Abuela, Nori comienza a notar la belleza que ya la rodea.Why families and teachers will love this book / Por qué a las familias y maestros les encantará este libro:
  • English-Spanish bilingual story: Supports families raising children between two languages.
  • Gentle emotional learning: Helps children talk about jealousy, comparison, wanting, and gratitude.
  • Perfect for ages 3-7: Great for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten, storytime, and classroom libraries.
  • Warm Latino family setting: Features family warmth, Abuela, papel picado, marigolds, and folk-art inspired illustrations.
  • Read-aloud friendly: Simple language, clear emotions, and a comforting ending make it easy to share again and again.
A heartfelt picture book for little readers learning that big feelings are okay-and joy can still be found in the world around them.

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