It's Not Fair

It's Not Fair is a thoughtful and gently humorous story about jealousy and perspective. A young girl feels envious when Jack shows up with a brand-new ball and plays soccer with his friends. She watches, feeling left out and resentful. But when Jack invites her to join in, she learns that the joy of being part of the game is more important than the object itself. With accessible content words like fair, jealous, and want, and a phonics focus including blends like th and letter combinations such as ough, the text supports literacy development alongside emotional growth. The themes of character education, sports, and social interactions at school provide a strong foundation for conversations about fairness, inclusion, and friendship. Students are encouraged to compare and contrast feelings, motivations, and outcomes, supporting analytical thinking in early learners. The book also helps children identify the purpose behind a text and connect personal experiences to those of the characters.

Educational Benefits:

• Teaches social-emotional skills related to jealousy and inclusion.
• Develops reading fluency with varied phonics elements.
• Promotes comparison and contrast skills in narrative structure.
• Encourages critical thinking about fairness and perspective.

Classroom Ideas:

• Role-play scenarios about fairness and how to include others.
• Create a œfeelings journal to reflect on times students felt jealous.
• Discuss how it feels to be left out and how to welcome others in.
• Use visual storytelling to sequence the girl's change in feelings.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 6-8
• Book size: 200mm x 180mm
• Reading level: 15-16 (Orange)
• Made from safe, durable materials for young learners.