Sharing is an important skill for everybody and it can be difficult for children to learn to share.
Here are some funny, and more serious, books to help you and your child share the joy of sharing.
Is it my turn?
David Bedford and Elaine Field
Tilly the cat and Oscar the dog have found a park where they both can play. Tilly likes to play on the equipment first and when Oscar asks for his turn she says he has to wait! Then Tilly feels dizzy and Oscar gets to use the equipment. Will they learn to share?
A first book about sharing that is perfect for the younger members of the family.
Reviewed by Erika.
Emily's wonderful pie
Jane Cornish; illustrated by Sue Hitchcock-Pratt
Emily ordered a wonderful mince pie for her lunch and everyone seems to want to take a bite. Emily tries to share with everyone who asks - but that means that most of her pie will be gone! Then Emily has a great idea about what to share next.
This is a great book about sharing and will appeal to most age groups because of the funny illustrations.
Reviewed by Erika.
Duck and Goose
Tad Hills
Duck and Goose find a big egg at the same time. Both want it so they argue and fight until they are both on top of the egg. And then they wait and wait and wait for it to hatch. To pass the time while they are waiting they talk.
Recommended for sharing with ages 2 and over.
Reviewed by Annie.
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It's my birthday
Pat Hutchins
Billy the monster is having a birthday party with all of his little monster friends - but things are not going well. When Billy gets a ball for a present he refuses to share with the other children - so they go and play with a balloon instead. Each time that Billy gets a new present his friends want to share, but he doesn't. Then Billy gets a present that he wants to share otherwise he can't play - will he play with his friends?
A great story to teach children the value of sharing.
Reviewed by Erika.
This is our house
Michael Rosen; illustrated by Bob Graham
George is happy playing by himself in the cardboard box house - but now everyone else wants to play in the house too and he doesn't want to share. Lindy and Marly want to play in the house but George tells them the house is just for him - and he says the same thing to Freddie, Sophie, Luther and all the other children. Will he learn to share the house with the other kids?
Reviewed by Erika.
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