The Shaved Ice Monster

Book Title >Subtitle >Book Description Wanting just a little more. Feeling left out. Having a day that didn't go your way. Is there still a way to smile on those days? The Shaved Ice Monster is a sweet and funny picture book with three short stories about comparison, jealousy, and tiny hurts that feel big-until something even warmer comes along. Follow a lovable, silly monster as he learns how to melt cold feelings... one spoonful at a time. >Story Summaries 1. The Shaved Ice Monster "Why didn't I get the fun toppings?" All the other kids have colorful shaved ice. >2. Can I Have a Bite Too? The monster watches from far away. His heart starts to freeze with jealousy. >3. I Wanted to Eat with You The festival is over. The shaved ice is gone. >A Note to the Reader Sometimes it feels like someone else got more. Or like everyone had fun without you. And that can leave a little cold spot in your heart. But even if no one says it first, "Do you want to share?" is a question you can ask too. Even when there's not much left, sharing makes it taste better- every single time.