I Want It!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

I Want It!

By Paul Meisel

A sibling toy battle tests emotions and empathy.

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32 pages
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A boy's peaceful playtime is disrupted when his sister takes his favorite dragon toy. As emotions flare, from possessiveness to anger, the siblings must navigate their feelings. Will empathy and compassion prevail, restoring joy to their play? This engaging tale explores the ups and downs of sibling dynamics, perfect for young readers learning about sharing and understanding.

From the publisher

A girl wants to play with her brother’s toys - and she won’t give up! From two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel, this story is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders to read on their own. I want it!Mine! A boy is contentedly playing with his superheroes, cars, and blocks when he notices that his sister has taken his dragon. He wants it back! Now! Brother and sister struggle with strong emotions, dramatically illustrated–from possessiveness to frustration to anger. But empathy and compassion win out in the end. And we can read the joy on the children’s faces. The books in the award-winning I Like to Read(R) series build vocabulary and promote fluency, which are essential for reading success. Acclaimed author-illustrators–including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors–create original, high-quality books that are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own! A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Published
April 15, 2025
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823458882

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