Are you having a hard time getting your kids to share? Sharing is a difficult topic for children, here are some books about sharing that helped my three boys learn how to share.
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Books about Sharing
Books about sharing are important to help children learn the important skill of sharing with others, whether that’s sharing in their preschool program, classroom, with new neighbors, or within their own home. It’s one of those tough yet important life lessons that are hard to grasp at first but necessary.
Using picture books about sharing help illustrate and explain what sharing looks like to young children and are something young readers can pick up and read on their own once they’re ready. Below I’ll share the best books we’ve used for our own children to teach them about sharing.
Daniel Tiger
Daniel Tiger is a favorite in our house, he’s helped us teach many difficult topics including being a good friend. It’s one thing when mom and dad say something, but oohhh if it’s on Daniel Tiger, it must be right! At least that’s how my kids tend to think. I get it, I think we all listen to outside sources more than our parents at times, starting as young children and going well into early adulthood.
There are Daniel Tiger episodes to go with these sharing books as well. The episodes are great but having the books around I feel helps reinforce the idea since they can go back and look at the pictures and eventually read the book on their own.
Friends Ask First
This story takes place in Daniel’s school where he learns that friends should ask first before using something someone else was using. That can be hard when with a group of children who all have fun toys that the young child wants to play with but important for them to learn.
Daniel Tiger Learns to Share
Daniel and his friends are at the park but not everyone brought their own car so they’re faced with a big decision as to whether or not to share. Bonus: This book includes stickers!!
Llama Llama Time to Share
Llama Llama books teach some important skills to young children, as does their TV show. Llama Llama books are great at helping kids learn valuable lessons, including how to share. This one is about Llama Llama getting a new neighbor and needing to learn to share toys, having a difficulty deciding which ones he’s ok with sharing.
Be Fair and Share
This was the first sharing book we got our young children. It’s a lovely story about Cubby, the lion, having a playdate with Monkey and Cubby not wanting to share some of his toys, especially his favorite toy. Cubby’s dad helps him learn how to share and take turns. This is a great way to introduce the idea of having new friends over.
This is still my favorite sharing book.
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig has a TV show and many books as well, are you noticing a theme? Haha!
Honestly, some aspects of Peppa Pig aren’t that great overall, such as they tend to make Daddy Pig seem like a horrible father and like he doesn’t know anything. The show and books do still help teach kids some good things as well though.
Learning to Share
This book is about Peppa and a group of children at the park, learning to share. This book includes stickers!
Peppa Is Kind
Peppa is kind isn’t just about sharing but about being kind, similar to the book below about being kind. The book does define what kind means, which is nice as my kid was confused what kind meant and this book helped him. The book not only defines what kind is but different ways to be kind. This book comes with a poster that I laminated and we have on our wall to remind my kids to be kind.
ABCs of Kindness
I wasn’t thinking of including this book initially but one of my 3-1/2 year old twin boys told me this is a great book to include for sharing. It’s also great for teaching young kids about overall kindness and the ABCs! It’s a sweet book that we continue to enjoy over the years.
This is a really great read for right before bed, at least that’s when we tend to read it. A nice calming end to the day.
What are your kids’ favorite books about sharing?
As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.