Stories About Sharing

Quick answer

Stories about sharing are strongest when they show one small choice: taking turns, saving a cookie, or inviting one more friend.

Best for ages 2 to 5. Most stories here take 3 to 6 minutes to read aloud.

Stories to read

• The Little Red Truck - A friendly truck helps every toy in the playroom.
• The Magic Crayon - A golden crayon brings every drawing to life.
• Bunny and the Moon - A tiny bunny visits the moon for a goodnight wish.
• Puppy's First Rain - A puppy meets raindrops, puddles, and a rainbow.
• Sleepy Bear's Bedtime - A bouncy little bear who finds his way to sleep.
• Mama Duck and Her Ducklings - Five ducklings learn to swim with Mama close by.
• Kitty and the Yarn Ball - Kitty saw a big ball of red yarn on the table.
• Baby Butterfly - A tiny caterpillar crawled along a leaf.
• Teddy's Picnic - Teddy Bear packed a basket.
• The Little Cloud - High up in the blue sky, a little cloud floated by.
• Baby Owl Says Whoo - Baby Owl sat on a branch.
• Ellie the Dancing Elephant - Ellie the elephant loved to dance.

Read-aloud note

Read slowly, pause near the end, and keep the final line quiet so the story settles naturally.