About Jaden

Calliope worked really hard on her drawing. Bright colors, big pizzazz, and glitter everywhere. But when someone else wins the art contest, Calliope is left with a sting of disappointment and a giant green cloud named Jaden following her around.

Brought to life through charming, layered paper-cut illustrations, this is a delightfully witty and relatable picture book about handling envy, celebrating friends, and realizing that wanting something isn't so terrible after all.

When Jaden makes his unexpected entrance, children discover that jealousy often visits when something truly matters to us, and that big feelings don't make us bad friends or bad artists. Calliope’s journey helps children recognize their green-eyed moments, let go of comparison, and unravel the joy of celebrating their own accomplishments and others. Perfect for bedtime reading, story-time laughs, and opening up meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom.