Picture Books About Sharing for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Learning to share is not always easy, especially for young children, but the picture books on this list provide excellent opportunities to start meaningful conversations about kindness, empathy, cooperation, and friendship. Through relatable situations and memorable characters, these stories explore many different aspects of sharing, from navigating playdates and taking turns to sharing responsibilities, adventures, and special moments with others. Filled with engaging storylines, eye-catching illustrations, and valuable social-emotional lessons, these books are wonderful choices for helping young children understand what sharing can look like and the positive impact it can have.
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by Leah Osakwe
From sharing a smile to sharing tasty treats, this inclusive board book highlights many ways we can share to help make the world a brighter, more caring place. Brimming with colorful illustrations and a diverse cast of characters, this story encourages empathy, generosity, and connection in ways young children can easily understand.
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Llama Llama Time to Share
by Anna Dewdney
This relatable story takes the very real challenge of sharing during a playdate and turns it into a warm, engaging read-aloud. When Llama’s new neighbor, Nelly Gnu, comes over to play, he is happy to share his toys until she reaches for his favorite stuffed llama. In a moment of frustration, Llama grabs it back, accidentally ripping the toy and hurting his new friend’s feelings. With guidance from Mama Llama, he learns an important lesson about friendship, empathy, and sharing.
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Should I Share My Ice Cream? An Elephant and Piggie Book
by Mo Willems
This hilarious, laugh-out-loud addition to the beloved Elephant & Piggie series delivers a meaningful lesson about sharing and friendship. Gerald is excited to enjoy his delicious ice cream cone, but quickly spirals into a comical internal debate about whether to share it with his best friend, Piggie. Packed with expressive illustrations, this wildly entertaining story builds to the perfect, satisfying twist ending.
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I Can Share!
by Karen Katz
This thoughtful board book teaches young children that sharing does not always mean giving something away completely. Through realistic, child-friendly examples, it shows simple alternatives like taking turns, offering another toy, or finding ways to play together. Clear, authentic, and highly relatable, this important social-emotional lesson is presented with the appeal and accessibility that Karen Katz is so well known for.
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The Sharing Book
by Dianne White
While on a camping trip with their families, two best friends share laughter, adventure, and the beauty of the natural world around them. With her signature lyrical language, Dianne White expertly captures the wonder and awe found in spending meaningful moments with loved ones.
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A Little Book About Sharing
by Duke Stebbins
This may be a little board book, but it delivers a big and meaningful message about sharing. It skillfully shows young readers that sharing is not about losing something, but about building connections, spreading kindness, and finding joy in giving to others.
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Sharing Is UnBEARable!
by J. E. Morris
Just when Orson the bear finds the perfect rock for a nap, he discovers another bear named Izzy already had the same idea. Featuring graphic novel-style artwork, this humorous story follows the two bears as they comically test different solutions before ultimately learning an important lesson about compromise and sharing.
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Can You Share, Little Whale?
by Jonny Lambert
With her mom’s permission, Little Whale excitedly swims to the front of her pod to lead the way, but is disappointed to find her friend Blue already guiding the whales. With quiet encouragement from her mother and the other sea creatures, she gradually discovers that when everyone shares and works together, there is more than enough to go around. Paired with stunning artwork, this tender and reassuring story beautifully explores friendship, patience, and cooperation.
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Sharing
by Yusuke Yonezu
This clever concept book uses die-cut illustrations to demonstrate the pleasure in sharing. Each page features an adorable pair of animals holding a special treat they both want, and with the turn of a page, the creative cut-outs reveal how they split the food so everyone is happy. This interactive board book is an excellent introduction to sharing for little ones.
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Even Steven
by Carrie Finison
Steven loves making sure everything is fair, especially by splitting things evenly. He soon discovers, however, that sharing is not always that simple, and life is not always perfectly fair or equal. This comical story follows the kindhearted boy as he explores different ways to share while also learning that it is okay to keep something private when it holds special meaning. The interactive ending, which invites readers to decide how they would share different objects, is especially fun.
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There Is Not Usually a Hole
by Daisy Hirst
When a mysterious hole suddenly appears, Betsy isn’t sure what to make of it. When her beloved stuffed crocodile, Philippa, tumbles inside the hole, she bravely follows, discovering a new world. Bursting with imagination, this fantastical story offers a sweet lesson about friendship and sharing.
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Zip Zap Wickety Wack
by Matthew Diffee
When a sheep and a goat argue over who gets to say “Baa,” an unexpected alien visitor steps in to teach them the value of sharing in the funniest and most delightful way. Witty, engaging, and highly entertaining, this is a wonderful read-aloud for young children.
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We Share This Neighborhood
by Dan Saks
This heartwarming board book gently teaches young children that a strong community is built by caring people who work together, help one another, and help make the places where they live and work better for everyone.
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Dozens of Doughnuts
by Carrie Finison
LouAnn the bear is preparing for winter with one last batch of delicious doughnuts when a hungry neighbor unexpectedly arrives. Happy to share, she offers up her sweet treat, but as more and more ravenous visitors appear, LouAnn continues baking and serving until her cupboards are completely bare and her frustration finally boils over. Filled with effortless rhymes, humor, and warmth, this charming story delivers a thoughtful message about generosity, gratitude, and caring for others.
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