It's Mine!

by Leo Lionni

Paperback, 1986

Status

Available

Call number

813.54

Genres

Children's Books

Collection

Your library

Publication

Scholastic (1986), 32 pages

Description

Three selfish frogs quarrel over who owns their pond and island, until a storm makes them value the benefits of sharing.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Mluke04

This story is a fantasy because the frogs and the toad talk. You wouldn't see a frog talking every day.
The plot in this story is strong even though the story is short. The conflict is person-vs-person because the frogs bicker with each other. The conflict reaches a climax when the flood waters have

risen over each of their pieces of earth and they hav to share a single rock. The conflict is resolved when the flood waters recede and the frogs share the island with each other.
Media: Collage

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LibraryThing member kljohnson2

It's Mine! is a work of fiction and has colorful collage illustrations. It is an easy fiction read. This book could be read during story time or if the teacher is having behavior problems in the classroom.

LibraryThing member aswideman

It's Mine shows students to share and not be stingy. Do not always say mine, it’s yours or ours.

LibraryThing member ecrobinson

Lydia, Rupert and Milton are three very selfish frogs. One claimed the water, another claimed the land, and the last claimed the air. A wise old toad swam over to them from across the pond to try and make them see how silly they were being but this did not stop the three little frogs. Along came a

dark and scary storm. All three frogs were terrified. In the water, there was only one rock for them all to share. However, after the storm passed, the frogs realized that it was not a rock at all but it was the wise toad. After going through this experience, the frogs learned that they needed to lean on each other and the three of them did not argue about what was their individually, but now agreed upon how objects were "ours".

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LibraryThing member Molly2Faith

This is a cute book about three frogs who "quarrel" over everything they see claiming it to be "theirs" until a thunderstorm comes and causes them to share a rock. This is good for young children to teach them how to share.

LibraryThing member sbhoward321

This story is about three frogs who live together and always fight. They never want to share things with each other. One day, a toad comes to them and tells them how unpeaceful the pond is with them fighting and they should get along. One night, there was a bad storm and there was only one pebble

for the frogs to hold on to. Eventually, they saw that it was the toad and he had saved their lives. They were glad to all be together and started sharing with each other.

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LibraryThing member Madalyn333

This would be a great book for a teacher to read to a Kindergarten-2nd grade class. The story is about 3 frogs who live on an island together. The 3 frogs fight about everything and they hate to share. At the end of the story, the frogs realize how lucky they are to have eachother and they also

realize the importance of sharing.

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LibraryThing member kpalmer07

This is a good example of fantasy. This book is fantasy because of the fact that the main characters are talking frogs. By having the frogs talk, it immediately is no longer realistic. This is a good example because of the way that even though talking frogs aren't real, it is made to be believable

and relatable. I am sure everyone has experienced selfish people and learning to share. The fantastic element is also central to the story.

This book is unclear on what type of setting it has. It is an integral setting since it has a specific place like Rainbow Pond. However, it is no specific time. With the lack of time, it makes it a bit of a backdrop setting too.

Media: Collage

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LibraryThing member MKHowell

There are three frogs who live on a lake. They are always arguing what belongs to them. One day a toad comes to them and tells them how horrible all their fighting is. One night there is a storm and they can only find one rock to hold on to and they learn everything is better as ours.

LibraryThing member karsenault07

Genre: Fantasy
This is a good example of fantasy because there are three frogs named Milton, Rupert, and Lydia and they all fight at the beginning of the book and are selfish but by the end they become friends and nice to each other because of Mr. Toad who acts as their rock when a flood comes and

wipes away their house land.
Setting: was on the land by the water, which was super important to the story because without the right setting the frogs wouldn't have been fighting about thinking something was "mine"
Theme: Teaching on not being selfish and working together. Living in harmony was the underlying theme of this story.
Art Media: Paper collage and pencil for frogs frowns and smiles

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LibraryThing member kcsutherland

On a small island in the middle of Rainbow Pond, lived three frogs. They are constantly fighting over what is their's. They are always screaming "It's mine!" at eachother. One day a large toad asked them to stop bickering! It began to storm and the rain filled up the pond making their island

disappear. Only one rock remained uncovered by the water, so they all stood on it together. Little did they know what was really saving their lives.

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LibraryThing member mlcrofford

This book teaches a lesson through the frogs. At the beginning the frogs are selfish and think everything is their own and do not know how to share. A wise old toad gives talks to them about sharing and by the end of the book after a long rain storm the frogs begin to share and respect each other.

This book teaches a lesson on sharing and being nice to each other. This is another good book that teaches good lessons and character building skills. The pictures are cute and there is a lot of good vocabulary in this story.

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LibraryThing member jmallen

This book is about 3 frogs who are always bickering. A toad that lives on the other side of the island tells them he can hear them all the way over there. A storm comes and the 3 frogs get very scared and begin to come together as friends. After the storm, the frogs are all nice to each other.

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book could be used for vocabulary lessons or to teach children that it is better to get along instead of bickering.

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LibraryThing member kaitlinc23

This book is a good example of a fantasy because frogs are talking and learning a life lesson together.

LibraryThing member MeaganWatkins

This book is about 3 frogs that learn about sharing because they are faced with a hard time and get frightened. Finally by the end of the story instead of each of them saying "it's mine" they begin to say "it's OURS."

LibraryThing member saw022

Three frogs learn the lesson of sharing as their little island is covered with water and they are forced to be togehter. With the help of a toad, the three friends are saved and develop an understanding of ow to share.

LibraryThing member jamie_lanell

for the frogs to hold on to. Eventually, they saw that it was the toad and he had saved their lives. They were glad to all be together and started sharing with each other.

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LibraryThing member jslhensley

This book tells of three frogs who have difficulty sharing, but learn to do so after a life changing event occurs

LibraryThing member Leshauck

Kids love frogs so its great for them to learn about the habitat of frogs and we should share.

LibraryThing member abmcenerney

good lesson about sharing
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LibraryThing member ChuckJackson

A great book for young children to learn the valve of friendship and sharing. Pictures and illistrations are wonderfully completed and follow the story line so children can easily follow along.

LibraryThing member srh013

A story of three frogs who live on a lake and are always arguing. One day a toad comes along and tells how the pond is unpeacful with their fighting. One night there is a storm and only one pebble for the frogs to hide under. In the end the frogs are happy to be alive and glad to be all together.

LibraryThing member sjordet

Leo Lionni's "It's Mine!" is a wonderful story about three frogs - Milton, Rupert, and Lydia - who have trouble sharing. The frogs constantly fight about food and their space on the island. One day, a large rainstorm comes, flooding the island. As their land dwindles away, the frogs find safety

together on a rock. After the storm subsides, the frogs discover that they have actually found safety on a toad. Realizing that they survived because they worked together, the frogs decide to share everything.

"It's Mine!" is a cute story with a powerful message for young children. The story could be used as a tool for teaching students about the importance of working together and sharing. It's a great storyline with nice pictures.

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LibraryThing member rxs008

frogs that would not share the island until one day it rained so bad that they had to share a rock and after that they all learned that sharing helps them save their own self.

LibraryThing member cakebaker

Three frogs live on a small island, but they cannot get along. Their neighbor, the toad, hates to hear them fighting and arguing, but they will not stop. Suddenly, a fierce rainstorm forces them to get along and share.

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