Status
Available
Call number
Publication
HarperCollins [First Edition]
Pages
32
Description
Edward, unwilling to share his toys with his sister, has a change of heart when she has something he wants.
Description
Edward has oodles of toys but doesn't share any of them with his little sister, Claire. She cannot ride his rocking horse, hug his teddy bear, or even think about touching his Slinky.
"They're mine!"
he says. That is, until one day when Edward finds himself stuck under his enormous pile of toys and can't move! With a little help from an unlikely ally, he learns that if he can share with others, they'll share right back with him.
Mike Reiss's wickedly funny verse and David Catrow's remarkable gift for comic illustration make this one book you'll want to share—again and again!
"They're mine!"
he says. That is, until one day when Edward finds himself stuck under his enormous pile of toys and can't move! With a little help from an unlikely ally, he learns that if he can share with others, they'll share right back with him.
Mike Reiss's wickedly funny verse and David Catrow's remarkable gift for comic illustration make this one book you'll want to share—again and again!
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 10.25 inches
ISBN
0060591323 / 9780060591328
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Lexile
L
User reviews
LibraryThing member cbaughman524
Edward is a frightful boy who wouldnt share a single toy with his younger sister. Every toy Claire (Edwards sister) picked up of his, he would have a reason to why she couldnt play with it. Then their mom makes fudge and gives it all to Claire and she shares with Edward and then he finally shares.
I
As a classroom extension i would bring in a big brother and a younger sister, and have them tell a story to the children of how much they got along as a child. Then i would bring in fudge for a snack for the children. Then i would have the children bring in a favorite toy from when they were younger that they didnt want to share.
I
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loved this story. I thought the description of Edward probably fits alot of children this book would be read to. The pictures were great with alot of color and so much animation going on every page. It also tells a story of how grumpy big brothers really are. =)As a classroom extension i would bring in a big brother and a younger sister, and have them tell a story to the children of how much they got along as a child. Then i would bring in fudge for a snack for the children. Then i would have the children bring in a favorite toy from when they were younger that they didnt want to share.
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LibraryThing member RAdarling
This story is neat because it talks of a boy who wouldnt share his toys with his sister. When she finally gets something that she wants he becomes jealous and decides that he is lonely because he was so mean about not sharing. In the end he allows her to play with his toys too. The book teaches
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children to always be aware of your surroundings and think about others before yourself. Show Less
LibraryThing member kaitlinc23
This book is a good example of realistic fiction because it involves real situations that many students have experienced or will experience in their own life with characters they can relate to.
Level- Primary
Level- Primary
LibraryThing member mlunsford17
This book tells of Edward, a little boy who does not like to share, especially not with his sister, Claire. Throughout the story Edward denies Claire the joy of being able to play with any of his toys, and becomes so consumed with being greedy to the point where he is trapped under a pile of all
As soon as I read this title I knew that I had to read it to my class because there is always someone shouting "that's my toy."
I would use this book during our feelings module to discuss why one needs to share and would have a day where everyone would bring their favorite toy to share with someone else.
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his toys. Edward eventually realizes that not sharing can leave one feeling lonely and sad.As soon as I read this title I knew that I had to read it to my class because there is always someone shouting "that's my toy."
I would use this book during our feelings module to discuss why one needs to share and would have a day where everyone would bring their favorite toy to share with someone else.
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LibraryThing member Xander05
I love this book and so does my five year old son. We have read this many times. We both love the illustrations.
LibraryThing member lquilter
A little kid is not wanting to share. He's so hidden by all his stuff (that he won't share) that he misses out on a treat, but his little sister kindly agrees to share it with him.
What I liked about this book was the way it refused to essentialize the behavior: It turns out that he's just not very
What I liked about this book was the way it refused to essentialize the behavior: It turns out that he's just not very
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good at sharing right now, but tomorrow he was better. Kids have good- and bad-behavior days and this book reminds us (eventually) that it's not always about a big life lesson, but just about daily behaviors. Show Less
LibraryThing member kristendickerson
This book is about a little boy who refused to share with anyone. Even his own sister tried to play with him and he would not have this. She tried everyday to play with different toys and his response was "ITS MINE!!!" In the end his mom gave his sister fudge to snack on and she knew it was the
Personal Reaction:
I enjoyed this book, i thought it had some really good material on the importance of learning to share with others. However, the pictures were a bit odd to me.
Extension Ideas:
1. I could have the kids write different ways they could practice sharing.
2. Make a chart of who is "Super at Sharing" and every time i catch someone sharing they get a gold star.
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right thing to share with him, so she did. She taught him how it is a good thing to share. Personal Reaction:
I enjoyed this book, i thought it had some really good material on the importance of learning to share with others. However, the pictures were a bit odd to me.
Extension Ideas:
1. I could have the kids write different ways they could practice sharing.
2. Make a chart of who is "Super at Sharing" and every time i catch someone sharing they get a gold star.
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Awards
Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2009)
Call number
J2H.525