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We Share Everything!
It's the first day of kindergarten and Amanda and Jeremiah have a problem. They both want to read the same books. They want to paint with the same paints. And they refuse to share. The teacher tells them, "Look. This is kindergarten. In kindergarten we share. We share everything." Everything? Amanda and Jeremiah decide to take their teacher at her word. But what can they share? They begin by switching their shoes, and end up wearing each other's outfits! Now Jeremiah is wearing Amanda's pink shoes, pants and shirt and Amanda is wearing Jeremiah's clothes. Together they show their teacher that sharing really can be fun!
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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Robert Munsch
290 books1,667 followersRobert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Fordham University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and from Boston University in 1971 with a Master of Arts degree in anthropology.
He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Child Studies from Tufts University. In 1975 he moved to Canada to work at the preschool at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. He also taught in the Department of Family Studies at the University of Guelph as a lecturer and as an assistant professor. In Guelph he was encouraged to publish the many stories he made up for the children he worked with.
Munsch's wife delivered two stillborn babies in 1979 and 1980. Out of the tragedy, he produced one of his best-known books, Love You Forever. This book was listed fourth on the 2001 Publishers Weekly All-Time Best selling Children's Books list for paperbacks at 6,970,000 copies (not including the 1,049,000 hardcover copies). The Munsches have since become adoptive parents of Julie, Andrew and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!)
Munsch has obsessive-compulsive disorder and has also suffered from manic depression. In August 2008, Munsch suffered a stroke that affected his ability to speak in normal sentences. He has recovered enough that he is able to perform live, but has put his writing career on hold until he is fully recovered.
He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Child Studies from Tufts University. In 1975 he moved to Canada to work at the preschool at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. He also taught in the Department of Family Studies at the University of Guelph as a lecturer and as an assistant professor. In Guelph he was encouraged to publish the many stories he made up for the children he worked with.
Munsch's wife delivered two stillborn babies in 1979 and 1980. Out of the tragedy, he produced one of his best-known books, Love You Forever. This book was listed fourth on the 2001 Publishers Weekly All-Time Best selling Children's Books list for paperbacks at 6,970,000 copies (not including the 1,049,000 hardcover copies). The Munsches have since become adoptive parents of Julie, Andrew and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!)
Munsch has obsessive-compulsive disorder and has also suffered from manic depression. In August 2008, Munsch suffered a stroke that affected his ability to speak in normal sentences. He has recovered enough that he is able to perform live, but has put his writing career on hold until he is fully recovered.
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November 2, 2018
I'm a fan of Robert Munsch's books, but this one came way after my time. It's actually pretty funny, with the trademark repetition and silliness you'd expect from Munsch, but this one also blows away gender stereotypes as well.
I thought the teacher was pretty funny. She's almost a Disney princess, complete with doves flapping around her head. It isn't until later that we see the other side of her, when her frustration grows as the kids in the class turn her own words back at her.
This is a fairly strong Munsch story. While it's not quite one of my favourites, it's still really good.
Quotable moment:
I thought the teacher was pretty funny. She's almost a Disney princess, complete with doves flapping around her head. It isn't until later that we see the other side of her, when her frustration grows as the kids in the class turn her own words back at her.
This is a fairly strong Munsch story. While it's not quite one of my favourites, it's still really good.
Quotable moment:
The teacher came running over and said,
"Now, LOOK!
This is kindergarten.
In kindergarten we share.
We share everything."
"Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay," said Amanda and Jeremiah.
February 12, 2008
This might be my favorite Robert Munsch book to read aloud to my children.
Although still rather formulaic in it's style (not a bad thing, mind you), the 'outrageous' activity in this book actually seems possible, which is what makes my children (and myself) laugh out loud. In Andrew's Loose Tooth, the tooth fairy rides a motorcycle and they stick pepper up the child's nose to make him sneeze his tooth all the way across town. Funny but implausible. In Zoom!, a girl rides a wheelchair that has 92 gears and she gets pulled over for speeding. Funny but not likely. In THIS book, however, children COULD potentially wear each others' clothes. In fact many children could have seen classmates exchanging sweaters of jackets or something.
Add to this that the children are only doing what the teacher tells them to do (by taking it to an extreme), and it is exceptionally funny.
A highly recommended book.
Although still rather formulaic in it's style (not a bad thing, mind you), the 'outrageous' activity in this book actually seems possible, which is what makes my children (and myself) laugh out loud. In Andrew's Loose Tooth, the tooth fairy rides a motorcycle and they stick pepper up the child's nose to make him sneeze his tooth all the way across town. Funny but implausible. In Zoom!, a girl rides a wheelchair that has 92 gears and she gets pulled over for speeding. Funny but not likely. In THIS book, however, children COULD potentially wear each others' clothes. In fact many children could have seen classmates exchanging sweaters of jackets or something.
Add to this that the children are only doing what the teacher tells them to do (by taking it to an extreme), and it is exceptionally funny.
A highly recommended book.
February 3, 2018
This book is hilarious and always gets me laughing; I especially love how the kindergarten teacher is depicted. I giggle just thinking about her.
Amanda and Jeremiah have just started Kindergarten and they have a problem, they don’t know how to share and they get themselves into some trouble when they both want to use the same blocks and read the same book. The teacher and other children in the class try to get them to understand that in Kindergarten we share everything. When Amanda and Jeremiah finally understand the concept, they take it to the next level, which causes their Kindergarten Teacher to have a fit.
This is a very funny story, I think I enjoy it so much because I can see parts of myself in the Teacher and I have had a few Amanda’s and Jeremiah’s in my classes. LOL
Amanda and Jeremiah have just started Kindergarten and they have a problem, they don’t know how to share and they get themselves into some trouble when they both want to use the same blocks and read the same book. The teacher and other children in the class try to get them to understand that in Kindergarten we share everything. When Amanda and Jeremiah finally understand the concept, they take it to the next level, which causes their Kindergarten Teacher to have a fit.
This is a very funny story, I think I enjoy it so much because I can see parts of myself in the Teacher and I have had a few Amanda’s and Jeremiah’s in my classes. LOL
April 16, 2015
We share everything is about sharing everything and also it's about a boy and girl who do not share a lot. But in the end
SPOILER
they share their toys.
My favourite character was the teacher and the boy and the girl because they were funny and the teacher flapped her arms and made stuff all around her. And the kids shared their clothes. I liked this book because it was funny. I would recommend this book.
SPOILER
they share their toys.
My favourite character was the teacher and the boy and the girl because they were funny and the teacher flapped her arms and made stuff all around her. And the kids shared their clothes. I liked this book because it was funny. I would recommend this book.
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July 7, 2025
L'un des meilleurs moyens pour capter l'attention d'une classe d'enfants de cinq ans ? Leur lire "On partage tout !"
Ça marche à tous les coups
Ça marche à tous les coups
June 8, 2015
Robert Munsch is one of my favorite authors. This story includes repetitive phrases, such as, "We Share Everything!" This is a true story about two kindergarten students learning to share on the first day of school. In this story the two students yell and scream at each other, but eventually find something to share. This story is great for teachers to use at the beginning of the school year to teach children about the classroom and what is appropriate to share and not to share. The story also teaches self-regulation and can be used to introduce using inside voices, having appropriate conversations and interactions with classmates. The two students eventually share their clothes! How funny! In the story the teacher learns a lesson as well, not to say, "We Share Everything!" This is one of my most favorite books, because it teaches the teacher a lesson!
October 18, 2014
This week we read a story called Priscilla, Meet Felicity by Kathleen Leverich. My class was quite struck by this story. We often talk about how friends need to share. Felicity is a difficult friend in this story because she takes things from Priscilla, all in the name of friendship, only she doesn't ask for Priscilla's permission. The words my kids used a lot was that she "used friendship" to get what she wanted.
The discussion reminded me of the story We Share Everything. It also takes sharing to an extreme. The kids thought it was hilarious. Our lunch hour was full of lots of laughter thanks to this cute little story. We listened to Robert Munsch himself tell the story from his website.
The discussion reminded me of the story We Share Everything. It also takes sharing to an extreme. The kids thought it was hilarious. Our lunch hour was full of lots of laughter thanks to this cute little story. We listened to Robert Munsch himself tell the story from his website.
April 1, 2011
This book is from the same author who wrote "Love you Forever." This book is really cute but a simple read with a very good craft in it. The book uses a lot of exclamitory words when the students fight and the words are also in a larger font, darker, and written all over the page. The message in the story is about sharing so it is really good to read to a class. However the students share their clothes with each other so I would not read this class unless the class knew not to switch clothes with one another.
February 13, 2015
Robert Munsch is one of my favorite children's authors. This story by him is funny and has a great message about sharing and treating others kindly. I think that children can learn from this book but so can teachers. Teachers can learn about class rules and management and how to make these things clear so that children will behave properly in order to create a happy and fun learning environment.
January 31, 2018
Read at Storytime January 31st
Theme: Robert Munsch
Robert Munsch delivers a great book about sharing.
Read for Storytime August 10th and 11th 2016
Theme: School Stories
Ms. Laura: It's a must for every back to school storytime. It's all about the expressions in pictures and the reader's voice.
Theme: Robert Munsch
Robert Munsch delivers a great book about sharing.
Read for Storytime August 10th and 11th 2016
Theme: School Stories
Ms. Laura: It's a must for every back to school storytime. It's all about the expressions in pictures and the reader's voice.
August 27, 2010
Anja read this to me last night. I think this is a great book - although she had a little bit of a problem with the ending (they share their clothes), especially since we have recently reviewed modesty, etc.
December 3, 2010
It's hard to share, especailly in kindergarten! I have used this book in my kindergarten classroom on the first day of school to talk about how we will share in our room. It is a great book to remind students of appropriate ways to share and interact in school!
July 31, 2017
Of course it's clever, it's a Munsch book after all. But it's not as clever as a number of his other books, and the ending twist is just not all that surprising. And Amanda and Jeremiah are pretty awful.
May 15, 2008
A must read for every kindergarten class at the beginning of the year. More ridiculous fun!
July 29, 2008
One of my favorite books to read at story time. Robert Munsch has an amazing grasp on humor. A great book for teaching a great lesson.
September 27, 2008
Another great book that makes me laugh, great for the kids an even better laugh for the parents who read this one
March 10, 2009
When I worked in the library my kindergarten classes always LOVED this book-well they loved anything by Munsch but this was a favorite!
November 18, 2011
Cute book but I had to explain to my 3 1/2 not to share exactly everything (without giving the story away).
August 19, 2011
This book shows in a humorous manner how important it is too share and not to be selfish. On a funny note my two year old daughter goes around the house saying "We Share Everything".
September 20, 2011
This book is good to teach children to share. Has a funny twist with the children sharing their clothes.
April 19, 2012
I'm not sure I agree with all the sharing in this book but my kids were rolling on the floor laughing...ok, maybe not literally, but anytime I can giggle with my kids is great!
April 26, 2012
hilarious introduction to kindergarten
October 10, 2012
I love this story about sharing.
December 2, 2012
PB23 A cute book about how children take things literally.
December 24, 2012
Brilliant. I love how this book challenges the notion of gender-specific colours.
March 6, 2013
Great read for my kindergarten class. Good lesson on sharing.
April 20, 2013
In kindergarten, we share EVERYTHING. Two kids who take their teacher's words very seriously. A nice character trait building book teaching inclusive behaviour and sharing!
October 25, 2013
a very silly book thats so easy to read that it makes it fun to share!
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January 16, 2014Recommended by Teacher Tom
February 21, 2014
This book was so fun and silly.
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