A boy pretending to be a dog experiences jealousy when he competes with his new baby cousin for Grandma's attention. Includes tips for parents and teachers on ways to help a child work through jealousy.
"J.P. is afraid of the car wash because it looks like an octopus ready to attack his dad's car. But by pretending to be a shark, he realizes he is brave and doesn't need to be afraid"--
"J.P. is angry when his twin cousins want to take over the playhouse he's made into an imaginary spaceship. But when he makes them laugh, he realizes it's more fun than playing alone"--