Share and Take Turns

by Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed.

Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn—the sooner the better. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations help children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Friendship, Nonfiction, Education, Teaching, School

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Lynsey · Rating 2 out of 5]

read this during my kids naptime and safe to see it did not hold my attention

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is talking a whole lot on the importance of sharing items. When you share toys not only are you letting someone else use it but your also learning that you don’t always have to keep everything for yourself. When you share with friends then that means you can possibly use it at the same time and that sounds like it would be much more fun if you did it that way instead. I would recommend this book to any new teachers out there who would like to to let their students get a glimpse into what sharing in their life is really like. A saying that I've heard growing up is sharing is caring and that seems so relatable to this right now. Some teachers should buy this book for their classroom. I really enjoyed this book. Sharing toys is a way to make new friends too.

[Jane G Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful primer in sharing, or a good refresher for someone who struggles. The words are just right--simple, clear, and carefully constructed, but the illustrations are a little off-putting. Some of the faces, with cheeks that are very red, or smiles that are a bit sideways, could be confusing to an autistic child who already struggles reading expressions. Overall, however, it's a book worth exploring with a wonderful message.

[Nikki-Catrina Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picture book. This was a fantastic book that explicitly explained different parts of sharing: how to share, what to say if you don't want to share, what to do if someone doesn't want to share with you. The author does a great job of putting it into simple "kid language" and it something that the teacher or possibility the student could read. Pictures show exactly what is being discussed in the text.

[Cornelius · Rating 4 out of 5]

For pre-k children and kindergarten children, this is an excellent book to read to children about social skills. I would use this book in the classroom to inform children when they are using something or playing with an object, they have to share with their classmates, so everyone can get a turn and be able to use it without feeling left out.

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple and good explanations of ways someone can share. Very good for what I'm needed for SS and may reinforce these behaviors with SD.

7/25/18 I think hubby read this to one or both of the kids. Not sure, so I don't know of its reception. But it was in the book pile for 2 weeks, so I'm sure it got looked at.

[Heidi Burkhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been a big fan of Free Spirit Publishers and their books for years. The message in the book was fine, but until that particular series updates both the text and illustrations I believe that the book just won't be one of the better choices available.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

4B's: respect

[E & E’s Mama · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb way to explain the difficult concept of sharing and taking turns to a toddler and preschooler. Elliot loves this book and it’s been a great way to talk about sharing

[Jenna Montgomery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent age appropriate explanation of how to share and take turns as well as different options to try.

[Andrés · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly, I'd never thought of all these categories of sharing: divide, play together, trade, take turns, give knowledge, gifts of art, gifts of time. And, I'm glad the book highlights valid examples of someone else not wanting to share and the protagonist (you) not wanting to share and that that's ok. You can do something else! You can share something else! The plain language is digestable. Illustrations are diverse and of the right scale and clarity, though for a book published in 2003, the style feels very 70s/80s.

[Rachel Miao · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful for my 3.5 year old. We use it to make “scripts” for when she doesn’t want to share. Like, “I don’t want to share this now, but can you have this other one”. I am really liking this whole series for her age. She responds well to the direct, simple, neutral, empathetic, but NOT overdone sentences. The pleasant pictures. Just the right amount of repetition. I can see this going over her head at any age younger than 3 though.

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great little book to help young children understand what it means to share/take turns and why it is such an important skill to learn. I actually love the entire series - bright pictures with clear cut examples of the social/emotional skill addressed in the story. This series is perfect for PreK/Kinder aged students.

[Alexandra Chauran · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was recommended by my kid's Montessori school teacher. This series is amazing. This book is very explicit about what sharing is. This is great for the preschooler who thinks the solution is to just yell "share" anytime she wants a thing.

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[Belise Michel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great book to share with children before opening up the different stations/centers that they can go to explore. It helps explain how to share and take turns.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of a set of 4 books by Meiners that we have. They are great teaching tools for young children with real life examples and illustrations.
Enjoyed here!

[Cheyenne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book to teach kids how to share and take turns. This is a great series.

[Maggie Mattmiller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a GREAT one for a classroom library! It has different ways to share, ideas, and even a good vocabulary word (generous). Good book to teach/reinforce sharing!

[Readergirl77 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book on what sharing is and how children can do it. Nathan was able to read about 85-90% of this book on his own! Super proud.

[Marvelyne]

Great for toddlers and little kids since they struggle with understanding the importance of sharing something.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for those kids that need social stories to explain certain concepts