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Stories about sharing for kids

A favorite pebble lent for one night. A tent built for two. A picnic spot that suits both a cat and a bat. Stories about making room for someone else, without a lecture in sight.

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Three stories about making room

Cover of The Moon Pebble Blanket
  • Around age 4
  • 5 pages
  • Narration 1:50

The Moon Pebble Blanket

Bram lends his bedtime pebble to Momo for a first sleepover. His own paw feels empty—until a very small snore keeps him company.

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“Momo's first sleepover began with two pillows and a great deal of wiggling. Bram tucked in h…”

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Cover of The Blue Blanket Tent
  • Ages 6–7
  • 10 pages
  • Narration 3:06

The Blue Blanket Tent

Fern wants a tent tall enough for her ears. Tansy wants a snug roof. Their favorite cushions help them find room for both.

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“Rain was coming, and story night needed a roof. Fern carried the blue blanket across the rug…”

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Cover of Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic
  • Around age 6
  • 9 pages
  • Narration 2:57

Miso and Bim's Lantern Picnic

Miso likes to sit. Bim likes to hang. They try a few very unsuitable picnic spots before finding one that works for both.

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“On Halloween evening, Miso tied on her leaf cape over her teal neckerchief. She packed two m…”

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Choosing tonight’s book

More than one way to share

Sharing looks different in each book. Bram, for about four, lends something precious for one night. Fern and Tansy, for six and seven, change a plan so both of them fit. Miso and Bim, for about six, each keep the seat that suits them—sharing a picnic doesn’t mean sitting the same way.

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  • Which part of the tent would you choose?
  • What makes the picnic spot work for both friends?

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