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Book Review Mine! A Sesame Street Book About Sharing (Classic Board Books)

by Linda Hayward

Book Details

Publisher:Themed Books
Published:1988
Pages:20
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:0679883452

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

After fighting over their toys, Little Bert and Little Ernie discover the advantages of sharing.

Our Review

This gentle board book tackles the universal preschool challenge of sharing through the beloved Sesame Street characters, Little Bert and Little Ernie. The story opens with a familiar scene of conflict, as the two friends struggle over their toys, providing a perfect, relatable starting point for young children. The narrative then thoughtfully guides them toward a cooperative solution, demonstrating the positive social-emotional skills that come from taking turns and playing together. This simple, effective plot makes the concept of sharing tangible for a toddler or preschooler's understanding.

What sets this early learning book apart is its focus on the specific friendship dynamic between Bert and Ernie, whose differing personalities mirror real childhood relationships. The sturdy board book format is ideal for small hands, encouraging repeated readings that reinforce this essential lesson about kindness and compromise. Parents seeking tools for teaching social skills will find this a valuable and reassuring resource for navigating playdates and sibling interactions. The final resolution leaves children with a clear, positive message about the joys of friendship.

Themes

Puppets

Subjects

Puppets