Picture books tagged with: sharing

All the Ways to be Smart

So often children are led to believe that being smart is all about academic achievement. This delightful, positive and diverse picture book re-frames the concept of being smart to include many other wonderful qualities.

The Squirrels Who Squabbled

A laugh-out-loud tale about friendship and learning to share, two squirrels squabble over one nut but ultimately put their differences aside and co-operate.

The Suitcase

This simple and powerful story about the arrival of a stranger could be a catalyst for exploring so many concepts and themes with young children: trust, curiosity, tolerance, hope, kindness, making amends, friendship, ‘doing the right thing’ and telling the truth to name just a few.

The Last Chip

Sharing this story with a child would be a good catalyst for a conversation about kindness and resilience. The Last Chip has important messages about the harmful effects of bullying and violence, and challenges negative stereotypes of homeless people and those in poverty.

Yummy Ice-Cream

The book has the simple but effective message that sharing with friends is a good thing

Mine!

A light-hearted way to introduce the concepts of sharing and co-operation to young children.

Christopher Nibble

This book is a great way to introduce the 'green' issue of food sustainability in a very child-friendly way. It also promotes sharing and co-operation.

Funny Face

A good starting point to chat to a very young child about emotions, for example, how they feel during a tantrum.

Take turns, Max and Millie

An ideal book to encourage a toddler to share.

This is Our House

Promoting tolerance, co-operation and acceptance. Celebrating diversity.

Sharing a Shell

Encouraging sharing and co-operation.

The Happy Book

A great starting point for talking about both positive and negative feelings with very young children. This book may gently encourage co-operation and good behaviour.

Too Many Carrots

A sweet book that encourages children to share, and gently reminds the reader of what is really important in life.

That Fruit Is Mine!

An entertaining picture book that encourages children to co-operate and share.

That’s NOT how you do it!

This book demonstrates how we can all be good at things - but we don't always do them the same way. There are many different ways of doing things which are equally valid.

When a Dragon Comes to Stay

This lovely picture book promotes positive behaviour, but also gently suggests that even the most good-mannered and co-operative amongst us may struggle to be 'good' sometimes. A great starting point for a conversation about manners, treating others well and sharing.

Banana!

A simple and funny tale of two monkeys showing the importance of sharing, co-operation and saying "please".

King Leonard’s Teddy

This book has a strong environmental message, encouraging children to make a difference by minimising waste. King Leonard is a positive role model: he changes his bad habits for good ones and in doing so shows kindness and persistence.

Hortense and the Shadow

This book encourages the reader to see strengths within themselves that they may have originally thought were weaknesses. It uses a quirky, abstract message to promote self-respect. It would be a good starting point for a conversation about tolerance and respect for others too.

Hodge the Hedgehog

Encourages children to see the pleasure in sharing and playing well with others.

Frank and Teddy Make Friends

The Rainbow Fish

This may encourage a child to share.

It’s Not Your’s It’s Mine!

All young children find sharing extremely difficult. The story of Blieka and Blieka's beloved ball will help a small child to acknowledge their own feelings of possessiveness and see the benefits of sharing.

Having Fun! (Just Like Us!)

A board book for babies and toddlers which introduces the concepts of sharing, friendship and fun.

Manners in School

By encouraging children to behave in a thoughtful, polite and caring manner at school.

At Home (Why Manners Matter)

This book covers the important aspects of living with others under the same roof while also providing good examples of the little things that can make life much more agreeable for everyone. It is written in a language that children can easily understand.

The Selfish Crocodile

Encouraging sharing and co-operation.

Chill

Acknowledges that everyday situations may give rise to negative emotions in young children. The story offers some practical suggestions that young children can use to ease anxiety and frustration, such as deep breathing.

Manners at the Park

Say Hello

For all children who are lonely, shy and feel isolated

A Secret Worth Sharing

Sharing friends

Playing in the Park (Why Manners Matter)

This book covers the important aspects of playing with others in the park. It provides good examples of the little things that can make life much more agreeable for everyone and that make no-one feel excluded. It is written in language that children can easily understand.