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The Best Sharing Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about sharing? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

A Boy Called Bat
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Sharing

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

A Boy Called Bat

By Elana K. Arnold, Charles Santoso (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Bat series

A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car

160 pages· 21,164 words· Est. 4 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,321 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1996

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

A witch's pets and belongings get into chaos when she is out of the house.

32 pages· 561 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,951 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

By James Dean (Author/Illustrator), Kimberly Dean · Pete the Cat series

A boy named Pete prepares a large sandwich to eat for lunch.

32 pages· 269 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,818 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

The Cookie Fiasco

Four friends, three cookies. Can they share without crumbling under pressure?

64 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,732 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game

Can a photographic memory solve a birthday party mystery?

1,233 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 396 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1998

Zelda and Ivy

Fox sisters navigate sibling rivalry with humor and flair in three lively tales.

40 pages· 810 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 229 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 1984

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

By Audrey Wood, Don Wood (Illustrator)

Can Little Mouse outsmart the bear to save his strawberry?

32 pages· 147 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 40,529 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

What Is Given from the Heart

A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2020)
32 pages· 1,095 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,192 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Stone Soup

Strangers inspire a wary village to create a feast from stones.

32 pages· 965 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 15,131 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

Kindness Rules!

Discover the magic of manners with an elephant's fun guide.

24 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 293 ratings
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Sharing Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about sharing for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Nice Book

Ages 0–3 · 2008

Discover playful animals teaching kindness and manners in delightful ways.

Too Many Carrots

Ages 2–6 · 2016

Rabbit's carrot obsession leads to chaos. Can friends help him find space?

The Best Mouse Cookie

Ages 0–4 · 1999

A mouse bakes cookies in his tiny house.

Plant a Kiss

Ages 2–6 · 2011

A small act of love grows into a dazzling journey of kindness.

The Mitten

Ages 0–3 · 1989

A lost mitten becomes a cozy refuge for woodland animals, leading to a surprising climax.

Little Cub
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Little Cub

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Old Bear finds a scared Little Cub. Can they become a family?

Gossie

Ages 1–3 · 2002

A gosling searches for her missing red boots, uncovering surprises.

A New Chick for Chickies

Ages 0–4 · 2014

Chickies' perfect life changes with a new sibling's arrival.

Little Lion Shares

Ages 0–3 · 2014

A little lion must learn to share his toys.

Sharing Time

Ages 0–3 · 2009

Toddlers learn sharing choices for double the fun.

I Am Sharing

Ages 2–5 · 1992

A young critter learns the joys and challenges of sharing.

¿Cómo son buenos amigos los dinosaurios?

Ages 2–5 · 2016

Dinosaurs navigate the ups and downs of friendship with humor and heart.

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Sharing Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about sharing for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Snatchabook

Ages 3–6 · 2013

A group of books disappear at night in the town of Burrow Down, leading to a mysterious figure being discovered,

The Remember Balloons

Ages 5–9 · 2018

A boy struggles to preserve his grandpa's fading memories as they drift away.

Bernice Gets Carried Away

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A grumpy cat's bad day turns into an unexpected adventure with balloons and new friends.

Don't Feed the Bear

Ages 3–8 · 2018

Bear and Ranger clash over camper treats in a hilarious park showdown.

Famously Phoebe

Ages 4–7 · 2017

A star sibling faces a new rival. Can she share the spotlight?

Madeline's Rescue

Ages 4–8 · 1953

A brave girl and her rescue dog face a dilemma: how to share their bond with others.

The Best Birthday Present Ever!
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The Best Birthday Present Ever!

Ages 3–5 · 2016

Can a simple stick be the perfect gift for a bear with everything?

Maisy Cleans Up

Ages 2–5 · 2002

A mouse and friend make cleaning fun while waiting for a tasty treat.

The Fox Wish
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The Fox Wish

Ages 2–5 · 2003

Two kids find their jump rope in a magical fox world.

Bunny's Book Club

Ages 3–7 · 2017

A young rabbit finds a way to get books from the library at night and shares them with his friends, leading to a surprising encounter with the librarian.

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

Ages 3–7 · 1963

A man's Christmas tree is too big for his house, so he cuts off the top, which is then passed from person to person, each of whom also finds it too big and cuts off the top, until it finally finds a home with a mouse family.

Perfectly Polite Penguins

Ages 4–7 · 2019

Polly Penguin disrupts politeness. Can she restore order?

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Sharing Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about sharing for developing and independent readers.

¡Un tipo grande se llevó mi pelota!

Ages 3–5 · 2013

A big guy takes the ball. Can Gerald help Piggie get it back?

The Great Bake Off

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A young mouse helps her mother prepare for a bake off and learn the value of teamwork and creative problem solving.

DOS Tortugas Y Un Sombrero

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Two turtles, one hat. Who will claim it?

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

Ages 6–10 · 2022

Two friends visit a carnival and learn the value of sharing and friendship

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¿Debo compartir mi helado?

Ages 3–5 · 2011

A careful elephant faces a dilemma: share his ice cream or savor it alone?

The Moonlight Meeting

Ages 6–8 · 2017

A sugar glider accuses a pangolin of fruit theft. Can a fox mediate peace?

The Serviceberry

2024

Discover a world where reciprocity and gratitude redefine wealth and community.

The Very Brave Bear

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A bear and buffalo face off in a jungle bravery test.

5-Minute Pete the Cat Stories

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Join Pete the Cat on thrilling adventures, from dragon battles to beach fun.

Emma Catwalks and Cupcakes!

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Emma's modeling dream is overshadowed by her best friend. Can friendship survive the spotlight?

Sharing a Shell

2004

Crab's new shell brings unexpected roommates and challenges in the rock pool.

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