The all-important lesson of learning how to share with friends is presented beautifully here. Meet Slodge – a little cute green creation – the first of its kind in the world. She explores the first of everything, from sunrises to sunsets. Then one day she discovers that she isn’t the only Slodge in the universe…

S is for Sharing.
A selection of some of the best picture books for teaching toddlers, pre-schoolers and early primary aged children the important skill of sharing:-
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
A beautiful but vain fish finds himself without friends when he refuses to share just one of his shimmering scales with a plain little fish. The others turn against the Rainbow Fish when they learn of his meanness, leaving the beautiful aquatic creature all alone in the ocean. Will he heed the advice of a…
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Mine! by Jerome Keane and Susana De Dios
One of the most important lessons little ones have to learn is the ability to share but it’s not always easy, as Fox and Horse show us here. When the bored duo suddenly catch sight of a ball, neither will give up their claim to it and an argument ensues. Will they realise, before it’s…
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Iris and Isaac by Catherine Rayner
The age-old lesson of sharing is brought to the fore here when two polar bears argue and fall out. Iris has built a snow nest which is too small for both bears to share although this doesn’t stop the pushing and shoving that follows. Iris pushes Isaac out and the friends go their separate ways…
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Kipper and Roly by Mick Inkpen
Friendship and sharing are explored in this book. When Pig writes a list of presents he would like for his birthday, a pet is top of his wish list. So, good friend that he is, Kipper sets off to find Pig the perfect pet present, only to fall in love with his gift himself. However,…
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Sharing a Shell by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks
A delightful modern take on the age-old lesson of sharing. A vulnerable shell-less crab seeks refuge from a greedy gull in an abandoned shell only to soon find he has company from other rock-pool dwellers. Will the crab and his new housemates learn to share? It’s refreshing to find some lesser known sea creatures as…