Anna Shares

by Barbara Baker

When Justin comes over to play with Anna, her mother tries to teach her how to share, but after Justin leaves, Anna finds it much easier to share with teddy, who lets her eat all the cookies.

Genres: Picture Books

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 19, 2004

Reviews

[Jarno]

Hi everybody. I hope you all are having a good day.
I am back with a new update. This book is about a girl
Named Anna.
The name of this book is called Anna Shares. The
Author that wrote this book Barbara Baker.
The illustrator that drew the pictures in this book was Catherine O’Neil.
In the beginning she has a playdate. Her friend Justin
Arrives at her house.
In the middle she didn’t share one the cookies with her
Friend Justin. Her mom had to talk with her that sharing
Is good.
In the end she learned that sharing is nice. She got to
Share her cookies with the bunny and the bear.
I will be back with the next update I’m not sure when. Bye for now.

[Alice Ball]

Anna doesn't want to share cookies with her friend, Justin. Her mother sort of forces her to share until Justin leaves. She "practices" sharing with her stuffed animals, but in the end still gets to have all the cookies herself. Not a great overall message or story.

[Ruth]

Anna actually doesn't share.

[Shyam Rahim]

Oddly, this book made a case to NOT really share, unless it's with your dolls and you can take the stuff back when you want.

[Rachel]

Anna cannot play with Justin because she won't share her cookies. Using her toys as people, she learns to share with them.

[Angela Ferrari]

This book teaches the nature of children who at first don't want to share, but want to learn the right way.
Themes- friends, sharing, parenting