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Book Review Sharing Its Mine (The Little Library)

by Alicia Garcia de Lynam

Book Details

Publisher:Vintage
Published:1988-01-01
Pages:24
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0091726298

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

Two young children discover that although it's difficult to share a favorite toy it can be even more fun to play with it together.

Our Review

This gentle story about sibling dynamics tackles the universal preschool challenge of sharing favorite toys with thoughtful simplicity. Through relatable scenes of two young children navigating possession and playtime, the book validates the genuine difficulty of letting go while demonstrating the social rewards of cooperation. The narrative approach makes complex emotional concepts accessible to toddlers just beginning to understand ownership and generosity.

What distinguishes this book is its refusal to oversimplify the emotional landscape—acknowledging that sharing feels hard makes the eventual breakthrough to cooperative play feel earned and authentic. Parents seeking tools for teaching early social skills will appreciate how the story models conflict resolution without preaching, showing rather than telling how shared enjoyment can surpass solitary possession. The resolution leaves children with a positive emotional blueprint for navigating similar situations in their own lives.

Themes

Sharing

Subjects

Sharing