Sharing Is UnBEARable!

Orson the bear finds a big rock just perfect for napping. Another bear, Izzy, finds the same rock. Although the rock is big enough for both of them to nap, bears don’t share! Orson and Izzy bicker, until Izzy suggests they take, turns napping. When Izzy goes first, Orson dumps a bucket of water on her because he doesn’t like taking turns. Orson brings another rock, but it’s too pointy for napping. After they break the rock into pieces while fighting and glue it back together, a bird decides to take a nap on it. Together, the bears scare the bird away but decide to share the rock with the bird after seeing the bird on the cold, wet ground. All three take a nap together … until another critter shows up to share the rock with them!

Sharing is UnBEARable is a cute story that drives home the message that sharing is the best alternative. Along the way, Morris provides a subtle lesson in compassion and teaches a few new vocabulary words. For little readers who have difficulty sharing, this book could prove a good choice.