Little Koala Attends a Birthday Celebration: A Lesson on Experiencing Jealousy

By Amanda Aliff

Jealousy is a big feeling and Little Koala is learning how to handle it.

In Little Koala Attends a Birthday Celebration: A Lesson on Experiencing Jealousy, young readers join Little Koala as he attends his best friend's birthday party and experiences a range of emotions; from excitement and joy to jealousy and sadness. With the gentle guidance of Papa Koala, Little Koala learns that all feelings are normal and that how we respond to those feelings truly matters.

This engaging social-emotional learning (SEL) story helps children understand jealousy in a developmentally appropriate way while teaching gratitude, empathy, and emotional awareness. Through relatable moments, clear language, and supportive adult guidance, children learn healthy ways to cope with difficult emotions and feel happy for others.

Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and counselors, this book includes discussion questions and talking points to encourage meaningful conversations and emotional growth beyond the story.

Perfect For

Social-emotional learning (SEL) at home or schoolClassrooms, counseling offices, and therapy sessionsChildren struggling with jealousy, comparison, or big emotionsBirthday party conversations and real-life social situationsParents looking for books that teach life skills through stories

Part of the Life Skills Series

Little Koala Attends a Birthday Celebration is part of the Little Koala Life Skills Series, a collection of books designed to help children build emotional intelligence, resilience, and healthy coping skills through engaging, relatable stories.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1961752743
• ISBN13: 9781961752740
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Aliff Counseling Services, LLC
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3