Books
Lerig Learns How Envy Can Hurt Feelings and Friendships follows siblings Lerig and Yob as they enter their creative projects—a sunset photograph and an eagle drawing—into the state fair.
Their excitement takes a turn when Yob wins a goldfish that Lerig desperately wanted, and a “Big Green Envy Monster” grows inside her. Confused and upset, Lerig must face her feelings before they spoil the day or her relationship with her brother.
Through a warm, engaging story filled with gentle humor, children will journey with Lerig as she learns to name her emotions, tell the truth about her feelings, and choose gratitude and love over jealousy. With expressive illustrations by Gabriele Liedtke, this second book in the Yob and Lerig series encourages emotional awareness, empathy, and relational healing.
Perfect for ages 5–12, the story helps children understand how envy affects friendships and shows them healthy ways to express their feelings and make things right—because everyone feels envy sometimes, and what matters most is how we respond.
Other Books by John Michael Helms
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Yob and the Bird Dog is a book featuring siblings, Yob and Lerig. This book is designed to teach children to make good choices. In this book, Yob learns the value of trust and why it is important to obey the guidelines given to him by his parents. Purchase Today
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