The Sharing Book

Name: The Sharing Book
ISBN: 9780823460731

For young readers navigating the challenges of sharing, this book offers a gentle guide to understanding boundaries, generosity, and the joys of cooperation.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling with the complex social rules of sharing, from possessiveness over a new toy to feeling pressured to give things away. The Sharing Book gently explores the emotional landscape of generosity and boundaries. It follows a group of friends as they navigate common sharing dilemmas, learning that it's not just about giving up a toy, but about empathy, communication, and finding joy in cooperation. Perfect for early elementary schoolers (ages 6-8), this book provides relatable scenarios and positive modeling, making it an excellent tool for starting conversations about fairness, friendship, and understanding that it's okay to have personal boundaries.

Empathy & Kindness Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends Resilience & Perseverance Sibling Rivalry Family & Siblings Teamwork & Collaboration

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Characters experience brief, realistic feelings of frustration, jealousy, and sadness during conflicts.

Sensitive Topics

This book contains no major sensitive topics. The conflicts are low-stakes, centered entirely on everyday social-emotional challenges among peers and siblings. The approach is secular and practical, with a clear and hopeful resolution where cooperation wins.