• It's Mine by Leo Lionni. (1986) Ages 3-6
• Three selfish frogs quarrel over who owns their pond and island, until a storm makes them value the benefits of sharing.
• Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. (1982) Ages 4-8
• The classic portrait of an independent older woman who manages to make the world a more beautiful place, told from the perspective of an admiring grandniece.
• The Gift of the Tree by Alvin Tresselt. Pictures by Henri Sorensen. (1992) Ages 5-10
• Traces the life cycle of an oak tree and describes the animals that depend on it for shelter and food.
• The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins. (1986) Ages 3-6
• Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies.
• Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox. Pictures by Julie Vivas. (1985) Ages 5-10
• A small boy tries to discover the meaning of "memory" so he can restore that of an elderly friend.
• The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell. (2005) Ages 3-6
• Mooch wants to find a gift for his friend Earl, but Earl already has everything. So what do you give a dog who has everything? Nothing.
• It's My Birthday by Helen Oxenbury. (1993) Ages 0-3
• Billy is reluctant to share his birthday presents with the other little monsters, but then something happens to make him change his mind.
• Beatrice's Goat by Page McBrier Pictures. Pictures by Lori Lohstoeter. (2001) Ages 5-10
• Based on the true story of a young girl's dream of attending school in her small Ugandan village is fulfilled after her family is given an income-producing goat.
• Wolf's Chicken Soup by Keiko Kasza. (1987) Ages 3-6
• A hungry wolf's attempts to fatten a chicken for his stewpot have unexpected results.
• Wibbly Pig Opens His Present by Mike Inkpen. (2000) Ages 0-3
• Wibbly Pig enjoys opening up his multi-shaped and multi-colored presents.

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