Eric the Earthworm

Eric the Earthworm helps readers recognize and deal with feelings of envy. This book is about a young happy worm who loves life in the park where he lives. Eric looks around and just beams at all the sights and sound, but one day his joy turns to sadness when he begins to envy the abilities of other residents in his park. Without even realizing it, Eric's thoughts of wonder and amazement suddenly change to feelings of envy and jealousy. Eric's mother notices a difference in her son and helps him realize he has no reason to envy anyone. She shows him all the wonderful abilities he didn't realize he already possessed, and by doing so boosts his self-esteem.