Sharing asks a child to balance wanting something with noticing another person. These stories make the choice visible without treating every possession as communal.
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As more children arrive, the children accept smaller portions and let the newcomers in. At the last ring they wait to see who it is instead of eating first.
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Recommended by What Do We Do All Day?Story & parent notes
Gerald debates whether to give Piggie some of his ice cream, and debates so long that it melts. Then Piggie arrives and offers to share her own ice cream with him.
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Recommended by Urban Mom TalesStory & parent notes
A girl plants a kiss and waits for it to grow, then shares it even though onlookers warn her it will run out. She hands out the whole bowl, and when she returns the planting has grown into a much bigger supply.
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Recommended by Happily Ever ElephantsStory & parent notes
Omu keeps sharing her stew with each neighbor who comes until the pot is empty and she has no dinner left. Then the neighbors bring food back and they all eat together.
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