Little Envy

By Rose Stanek and Rose Sprinkle

Book Overview

When comparison steals her joy, discovering her own worth becomes the greatest adventure of all.

Meet Little Envy, a gentle mermaid who can't stop comparing herself to the others in her sea. Their scales shimmer brighter. Their songs sound sweeter. Their talents seem greater. No matter how hard she tries to fit in, she feels like she is always coming up short.

As jealousy clouds her heart and confidence slips away, Little Envy sets off on a shimmering underwater journey to uncover what makes her truly special. Along the way, she learns that every creature in the ocean was created with unique gifts-and that measuring herself against others only keeps her from seeing her own beauty. Through courage and self-reflection, Little Envy discovers that celebrating who she is brings far more happiness than wishing to be someone else.

Perfect for bedtime reading and thoughtful conversations, Little Envy is a heartfelt children's picture book that helps kids navigate comparison, jealousy, and self-esteem with grace and confidence. Parents, teachers, and caregivers will love using this story to spark discussions about individuality, gratitude, emotional awareness, and healthy friendships.

This uplifting tale encourages children to:

Release unhealthy comparisonBuild confidence and self-worthCelebrate their unique giftsPractice gratitudeGrow in empathy and kindness

Part of the beloved Little Virtues series, Little Envy blends lyrical storytelling with meaningful social-emotional learning, making it a beautiful addition to home libraries, classrooms, homeschool collections, and character-building programs.

A luminous story about identity, gratitude, and discovering that you were wonderful all along.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1964896037
• ISBN13: 9781964896038
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Little Virtues
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3