When cheering for someone else feels impossible, what happens?
Jay loves soccer more than almost anything. So when field day arrives, and he finds himself on the bench watching a brand-new student score the winning goal - something hot and twisty rises up inside him. It's not anger exactly. It's not sadness. It's jealousy. And it doesn't feel good at all. But with a little help from his squad, Jay is about to discover that what we do with our feelings matters more than the feelings themselves.
Inside this book, young readers will find:An honest, relatable look at jealousy as a normal human emotion
Simple tools for noticing jealousy in the body before it takes over
Guidance on turning jealousy into motivation and kind actions
A powerful lesson about apologizing and making things right
The reminder that cheering for others and believing in yourself can happen at the same time
The Big Feelings Squad: The Green-Eyed Game Day gives children the language and tools to recognize jealousy, understand its origins, and transform it into something positive. Perfect for classrooms, counseling settings, and family read-alouds, this book opens honest conversations about one of childhood's most common and least talked-about emotions.
Share The Green-Eyed Game Day with a child today and help them understand that big feelings don't make us bad; they make us human. Because when we learn to name what we feel, take a breath, and choose kindness anyway, that is when we become our best selves. Open the pages and let the Big Feelings Squad show the way.