Corky is a loveable caterpillar who has good friends and loves to eat. When he sees his friends get good things he does not have himself, he experiences some confusing emotions. With the help of Cousin Fuzzy, he learns how to resolve his struggle with the green-eyed monster.
Can you think of a time when someone received a gift that you did not receive and it made you sad and even a little bit mad? Or when someone went to a fun place you couldn’t go to and it made you feel like crying or yelling? These are the kinds of feelings that confuse a loveable caterpillar in the book Corky and the Green-Eyed Monster. Corky feels sad when Suzie Spider spins a beautiful web and when Andy Ant finds a sweet treat. With the help of his cousin Fuzzy, Corky begins to understand what causes his confusing feelings and how to deal with them. This helps him be happier and better enjoy his friendships with Buddy, Andy, and Suzie.