HabitSeedsA story written for your child who's learning to share
Asking a toddler to share their favorite thing is asking a lot. This story shows them why it can be worth it.
- Best for
- Ages 2–4, Ages 5–7
- Length
- 24, 28, 32 pages, based on reading age
- Price
- From $7.99, one-time
- Written
- New for your child
Why it’s so hard for them
To a young child, "share" can sound like "lose it forever." They haven't yet learned that a turn ends and the toy comes back, or that playing together can be more fun than playing alone.
Being told to share in the heat of the moment feels unfair to them. A story lets them see the whole arc, from waiting to getting a turn to playing together, before they're in the middle of it.
How the story goes
Every book is written from what you tell us, so yours will be its own. Here’s the shape a story like this usually takes.
Wanting it all
The hero holds tight to a favorite toy. The story says why: it's special, and letting go feels scary.
Words for a turn
The hero learns one sentence: "You can have it when I'm done." A fair rule a small child can use.
Waiting is hard, then it's their turn
The toy comes back. Waiting is shown as hard but worth it.
More fun together
The hero and a friend build something neither could alone. Sharing pays off inside the story.
Questions to ask while you read
The conversation is where the lesson sticks. Pause on a page and try one of these, then let your child lead. Why we build books this way.
- Why didn't the hero want to let go?
- What did they say so their friend could have a turn?
- What's something we could take turns with today?
Questions parents ask
Is my toddler too young to share?
Sharing is a skill children grow into, usually over the preschool years. A story is a gentle way to introduce taking turns before you expect them to do it every time.
Can the story include a sibling instead of a friend?
Yes. Tell us who your child struggles to share with, a brother, sister, cousin or classmate, and the story is written around that relationship.
Does the hero have to share everything?
No. Our stories show taking turns, not giving everything away. It's okay to have a special thing, and to finish your turn first.
Is this a social story about sharing?
It's close, but not quite. Social stories are short, literal stories that walk a child through one situation step by step, and they're often used with autistic children. Ours are illustrated picture books with a plot, built on the same core idea: a child like yours, a clear picture of what happens, and one concrete thing to do. Describe the situation and the words you use at home, and we'll build the story around them.
Do I pick from ready-made books?
No. Every book is written and illustrated new from what you tell us: what your child is facing, a hero you name, their reading age and the setting. This page is a starting point, not a finished book.
How much does a book cost?
Ages 2–4: 24 pages for $7.99; Ages 5–7: 28 pages for $9.99; Ages 7–10: 32 pages for $11.99. Length and price follow the reading age you select, paid once. No subscription. Sign in before checkout and your first book is 20% off.
Do you use a photo of my child?
No, never. The hero is an original illustrated character you name and describe, so the story is about what your child is going through, not their face.
How do I get the book?
Writing and illustrating takes a few minutes after checkout. You read it in our online reader, download it as a PDF to print at home, and we email you when it's ready.
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We’ve filled in a starting point. Change it to match your child, and we’ll write the rest.
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