Best Picture Books about Sharing: Five Compared
Five picture books about sharing compared by reading age, page count, publisher and format, from Daniel Tiger to Llama Llama.
At a glance
Top picks
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A toddler who grabs a toy and runs needs a story that makes sharing feel normal, and the best picture books about sharing do that without lecturing. We compared five books by reading age, page count, publisher and format. Every figure below comes from the Amazon listings.
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Quick picks
Best Overall Friends Ask First!: Daniel Tiger sharing, ages 2-3, board book Check price on Amazon
Best Real Photos My Turn, Your Turn: Sharing and turns, ages 3-5, 33 pages Check price on Amazon
Best Stickers I Can Share!: Sharing story, ages 1-3, stickers Check price on Amazon
Best Elephant & Piggie Should I Share My Ice Cream?: Ice cream sharing, Mo Willems Check price on Amazon
Best Llama Llama Llama Llama Time to Share: Sharing for toddlers Check price on Amazon
Compare the best picture books about sharing
| Book | Shelf Score | Reading Age | Pages | Publisher | Year | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Ask First! | 9.7/10 | 2-3 years | 14 | Simon Spotlight | 2019 | View on Amazon |
| My Turn, Your Turn | 9.7/10 | 3-5 years | 33 | Not stated | 2023 | View on Amazon |
| I Can Share! | 9.6/10 | 1-3 years | 24 | Grosset & Dunlap | 2011 | View on Amazon |
| Should I Share My Ice Cream? | 9.6/10 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | View on Amazon |
| Llama Llama Time to Share | 9.7/10 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | View on Amazon |
Book details as published on each listing, collected 22 October 2026.
The picks
| # | Product | Shelf Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friends Ask First! | 9.7/10 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 | My Turn, Your Turn | 9.7/10 | Buy on Amazon |
| 3 | Llama Llama Time to Share | 9.7/10 | Buy on Amazon |
| 4 | I Can Share! | 9.6/10 | Buy on Amazon |
| 5 | Should I Share My Ice Cream? | 9.6/10 | Buy on Amazon |
Friends Ask First!
A Daniel Tiger board book about asking before taking, suited to toddlers learning to share.
Pros
- Reading age 2-3 years and Preschool-Kindergarten, both stated
- Daniel Tiger episode on asking before taking
- 14 pages, board book from Simon Spotlight, 2019
Cons
- Reading age marked as from customers
- 14 pages, the shortest here
- Media tie-in, for Daniel Tiger fans mainly
My Turn, Your Turn
A book about sharing and taking turns with real-life images, suited to children aged 1 to 5.
Pros
- Reading age 3-5 years, marked as from customers
- Real-life images, not illustrations
- 33 pages, the longest here, 2023 edition
Cons
- No grade level stated
- Description says ages 1 to 5 but the reading age is 3-5
- Large edition, less portable
Llama Llama Time to Share
A 40-page read-aloud about Llama Llama learning to share toys.
Pros
- 40-page read-aloud with rhyming text
- A customer-listed reading age of 2 to 3 years
- Familiar Llama Llama hero
Cons
- Published September 4, 2012
- Fuzzy Llama ripped in two may upset
- Play date theme suits narrow ages
I Can Share!
A picture book about learning to share with sturdy pages and stickers, suited to little ones.
Pros
- Reading age 1-3 years, marked as from customers
- Sturdy pages for little hands plus stickers
- 24 pages, illustrated edition, 2011
Cons
- No grade level stated
- 2011 publication, older than the 2023 My Turn, Your Turn
- 8x8 format, small for group reading
Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie classic about Gerald's ice cream dilemma, for ages 2-6.
Pros
- Beloved Elephant and Piggie characters kids already know
- 64 pages of Gerald's funny sharing dilemma
- Reading age 2-6, Preschool to Kindergarten
Cons
- No warranty term is stated
- Longest read here at 64 pages
- Part of a series kids may want to collect
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How we scored them
The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level. Three of the five list a reading age, marked as from customers.
| Book | Shelf Score | Fit /35 | Contents /25 | Value /25 | Age/level /10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Ask First! | 9.7 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 9 |
| My Turn, Your Turn | 9.7 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 7 |
| I Can Share! | 9.6 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 7 |
Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.
How to choose the best picture books about sharing
Match the reading age
The listings give 2-3 years (Friends Ask First!), 3-5 years (My Turn, Your Turn) and 1-3 years (I Can Share!), all marked as from customers. The two reused picks state no reading age.
Pick the characters
The listings describe Daniel Tiger (Friends Ask First!), real-life photos (My Turn, Your Turn), stickers (I Can Share!), Elephant and Piggie (Should I Share My Ice Cream?) and Llama Llama. For more ideas, browse our picture books lists.
Before you buy
- Three list reading ages marked as from customers; the reused picks state none.
- My Turn, Your Turn is from 2023 while I Can Share! is from 2011.
- Friends Ask First! is a 14-page board book; My Turn, Your Turn has 33 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which book is best for a 2 year old?
Friends Ask First! lists 2-3 years and I Can Share! lists 1-3 years, both marked as from customers.
Which book has real photos?
My Turn, Your Turn uses real-life images instead of illustrations, per the listing.
Which book has stickers?
I Can Share! includes a sheet of stickers, per the listing.
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