Books like Grover's bad dream by Deborah Hautzig
At Big Bird’s birthday party, Grover basks in the bright festivities only to realize he is being overlooked. As Big Bird claims every attention, Grover’s feelings of jealousy and isolation grow. The story explores themes of friendship, entitlement, and the pain of feeling invisible.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Deborah Hautzig
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