Sir Tim is a Little Jealous

by Judith Koppens, Eline van Lindenhuizen (Illustrator)

Overview

"Best for the youngest audiences, this is an adequate treatment of the theme for those whose shelves lack it.” - Kirkus Reviews

Sir Tim and Sara go to the park together. Sara spends time playing with her friend Max. How does that make Tim feel?

A sweet and recognizable story about being a little jealous. This helps children understand that hurt in their tummy when they feel they are being left behind. For friends and knights ages 4 years and up.

• Guided Reading Level J

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605374925
Publisher:	Clavis
Publication date:	11/05/2019
Series:	Sir Tim
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.84(w) x 10.20(h) x (d)
Lexile:	490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 9 Years

About the Author

Judith Koppens has been an author and illustrator for many years. Children are her most important source of inspiration. Their enthusiasm and honesty are always part of her work. Judith lives in the Netherlands and works as a teacher at an elementary school.

Eline van Lindenhuizen was born in Meppel (Netherlands) on June 29th in 1983 and now lives in Kampen. From 2001 until 2006 she studied illustration at the Minerva Academy in Groningen. She loves drawing, books and flee markets.

Editorial Reviews

2019-08-18
A child worries that his friend is replacing him but discovers that friends can be shared.

Sir Tim, a white boy wearing a gray, visored helmet and a red cape over his crest-emblazoned sweater, is walking to the playground with his friend Sara, a white girl with blonde hair. When Sara sees her brown-skinned friend Max, she suggests they play together, and "before Tim can say anything, she's gone." While Max and Sara run from the swing to the seesaw to the grass having fun, Sir Tim watches them, with "a strange feeling in his tummy." The text wonders, "Doesn't Sara like him anymore?" Sir Tim tries stunt after increasingly daring stunt to regain Sara's attention, but she's "too busy laughing and playing with Max" to notice. When his final stunt ends with a big fall, Sara finally comes running. Tim reveals his worries to Sara, who assures him she can have more than one friend and he will always be her best friend. This Dutch/Belgian import presents a familiar scenario with a simple story arc and an unsurprising resolution that is almost too easy and, regrettably, seems not to encourage interracial friendships. The child-friendly illustrations use soft lines and smeared colors, with patches of red clothing on gray and green backgrounds. Best for the youngest audiences, this is an adequate treatment of the theme for those whose shelves lack it.

The story itself does not add much to the title and cover. (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews

"Best for the youngest audiences, this is an adequate treatment of the theme for those whose shelves lack it.” - Kirkus Reviews

“In this introduction to jealousy, young Sir Tim – costumed in a knightly visor and red cape – goes to the playground with his best friend Sara and his dog, Dragon. Sara plays with another boy, Max, leaving Tim to cope with an uncomfortable pain in his belly that he can’t quite name, and so he resolves to win Sara back by impressing her. He climbs to the top of the jungle gym, walks on the balance beam, and goes way out on a limb (literally). When the limb snaps and Sir Tim crashes to the ground, Sara tells him he must be feeling a little bit jealous. A neat, inclusive resolution follow. The illustrations’ clean lines and soft pastels highlight the action, and sounds add a dynamic element to Koppens’ story.” – Booklist

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