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This is (Not) a Series #2
That's (Not) Mine
Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can’t agree who it belongs to. They get madder and madder, until…
With expressive illustrations and simple text, this giggle-inducing tale about (not) sharing and (not) being a good friend features the endearing characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small.
With expressive illustrations and simple text, this giggle-inducing tale about (not) sharing and (not) being a good friend features the endearing characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small.
32 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2015
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February 22, 2019
Do you have a sibling (or other nemesis)? If so, then you know this game very well. It goes something like this. One child has something that the other child wants. Both children declare the item to be their own.
Much fighting and scuffling ensues, usually resulting in either the younger child being given the item (because they're too young to understand and if you just let them have it for a few minutes they'll forget they wanted it in the first place and you're older so you can understand - no, don't worry, there's no eldest-child bitterness over here) or both kids ending up in time out. I think the end verdict depends on who makes the first/loudest protest, but I never really did figure this out.
Anyway, that's what this book is about. Except, you know, it's a book for kids, so the ending here is a little more amicable/good-person-y than I ever remember these situations being.
This series amuses me. I'm happy to have found these little books.
Much fighting and scuffling ensues, usually resulting in either the younger child being given the item (because they're too young to understand and if you just let them have it for a few minutes they'll forget they wanted it in the first place and you're older so you can understand - no, don't worry, there's no eldest-child bitterness over here) or both kids ending up in time out. I think the end verdict depends on who makes the first/loudest protest, but I never really did figure this out.
Anyway, that's what this book is about. Except, you know, it's a book for kids, so the ending here is a little more amicable/good-person-y than I ever remember these situations being.
This series amuses me. I'm happy to have found these little books.
June 15, 2022
Children Love This Book.
A three year old and a five year old love this book. They can definitely relate to not wanting to share.
And the five year old doesn’t need a lot of reminding that she once refused to share any of her toys with her little brother.
But they are absolutely adorable when they say that the friends should share.
I really love this book. And they love it, too.
A three year old and a five year old love this book. They can definitely relate to not wanting to share.
And the five year old doesn’t need a lot of reminding that she once refused to share any of her toys with her little brother.
But they are absolutely adorable when they say that the friends should share.
I really love this book. And they love it, too.
January 14, 2023
A pretty simple story - but be aware, this doesn’t tell the WHOLE story. What do I mean? We’ll, there are two characters fighting over a chair, then another chair, then get into a little of a scuffle, then say sorry and go play.
I appreciate being able to continue a conversation with my. Golfeen on what’s happening and how the characters might feel, and we even try to decipher the physical expressions. I would prefer however, for the story to have a liiiiitle more to it than just an “I’m sorry”. We filled in the blanks as I think any parent should with these books, but it left me a little bit disappointed that more focus wasn’t on the apology and the reasons behind it.
I appreciate being able to continue a conversation with my. Golfeen on what’s happening and how the characters might feel, and we even try to decipher the physical expressions. I would prefer however, for the story to have a liiiiitle more to it than just an “I’m sorry”. We filled in the blanks as I think any parent should with these books, but it left me a little bit disappointed that more focus wasn’t on the apology and the reasons behind it.
September 4, 2015
About three days before I received this book in the mail, my husband and I were discussing our concerns with our son’s new affinity for the word: “mine.” Like most toddlers, he has become obsessed with the concept that everything is “mine” (and by “mine,” I mean his). We don’t support this new “anti-sharing” movement that has become a hot topic in parenting groups and blogs. We want to raise our son to understand that, yes, some things can be his, but he should work hard to share as much as he can with others. I want to raise him to value his peers, respect adults, and give back to his community. So when this book came in the mail, I was extremely pleased. I read it aloud as my husband listened. His response? “This is the perfect book for him right now.” These two fuzzy creatures are teaching my son a lot of great lessons—it is okay for him to be short (my son’s destiny), and in this new text, not everything has to be “mine.” I am looking forward to the next installation from this husband-and-wife duo!
October 31, 2015
Presents the concept of sharing. How does one decide what's "mine"? Good discussion starter for younger kids to talk about strategies for sharing, turn taking, and problem solving.
September 22, 2019
Learning to share..or problem solve
Cool how 2 ppl fighting over 1 chair, like the ITS MINE! Liked the bear. Good, recommended for 4-8 yr olds
Cool how 2 ppl fighting over 1 chair, like the ITS MINE! Liked the bear. Good, recommended for 4-8 yr olds
March 2, 2022
Realistic storyline. True to life yet happy ending.
August 20, 2015
This book for beginning readers reminds me of my cats and me. Every time I vacate my spot on a certain chair or sofa, one of them slips right into the place that I've left nice and warm just for them. Then, it's a fight to the finish as I try to nudge one of them out of the spot when I return. This book features the same two animals from You Are (Not) Small as they fight over whose chair that is. In the end, of course, as often happens, the chair ends up being claimed by someone else. Young readers will easily relate to this book, its characters, and what happens. The text and simple illustrations add greatly to the pleasures of shared reading because of their humor and such a universal experience.
December 30, 2015
This is pretty much a perfect representation of the toddler's world view. It's mine because I had it earlier vs. it's mine because I have it now. I can't wait to read it at storytime. Ms. Kang, you're a genius - can't wait to see what you come up with next! Keep 'em coming!
November 16, 2019
The two creatures who first appeared in Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant's
You Are (Not) Small
, where they argued about their relative sizes, return in this follow-up, once again coming into conflict. This time the dispute centers around the ownership of one very comfortable chair, and the two contestants show that they are willing to resort to all manner of underhanded measures to get their own way. Fortunately, after a particularly nasty tussle, they come to their senses...
Like its predecessor, That's (Not) Mine pairs an amusing tale with cute artwork. The text is quite simple, with no more than a few words per page, and consists entirely of dialogue and sound-words, making this an excellent selection for younger children. The message of learning to share is delivered through the story, and does not overwhelm the fun of seeing two very willful creatures go at it. Recommended to anyone looking for entertaining tales for the toddler set, particularly if they want those tales to address issues of sharing, friendship and good behavior.
Like its predecessor, That's (Not) Mine pairs an amusing tale with cute artwork. The text is quite simple, with no more than a few words per page, and consists entirely of dialogue and sound-words, making this an excellent selection for younger children. The message of learning to share is delivered through the story, and does not overwhelm the fun of seeing two very willful creatures go at it. Recommended to anyone looking for entertaining tales for the toddler set, particularly if they want those tales to address issues of sharing, friendship and good behavior.
February 13, 2023
Too real 🤣
December 23, 2016
A cute story about sharing, and letting others use items when you are not using them.
The big bear is in an arm chair. The little bear claims that it is his, since he was in it first. But the big bear is in it now, so it is his, right? The two bear go back and forth, and end up working out plans to get each other out of the chair, until they no longer really care about sitting in the chair so much as keeping the other out of the chair. End the end they both decide it isn't worth it and go off to play. Then another bear comes along and claims the chair.
Along the same lines as other books in this series, this is a great example of sharing and how it works in the real world. This would be a good book to do in a story time with two people, or with puppets.
The big bear is in an arm chair. The little bear claims that it is his, since he was in it first. But the big bear is in it now, so it is his, right? The two bear go back and forth, and end up working out plans to get each other out of the chair, until they no longer really care about sitting in the chair so much as keeping the other out of the chair. End the end they both decide it isn't worth it and go off to play. Then another bear comes along and claims the chair.
Along the same lines as other books in this series, this is a great example of sharing and how it works in the real world. This would be a good book to do in a story time with two people, or with puppets.
November 2, 2015
That's (Not) Mine made me laugh. Two characters spend practically the entire book fighting over a chair. Each one claiming the chair is theirs. Each one trying to get the other one out of the chair. Finally they both end up on the floor and realize how silly it is to fight and decide to go outside and play. But that is not the end of the story because as the two head out, a third character jumps in the chair and claims, "It's Mine." I had to laugh because this is so very realistic where kids are concerned and it reminded me of the time when my nieces fought over a blank piece of note paper one of them found on the shopping mall floor.
April 17, 2025
This super cute and funny book brings back the same two fuzzy creatures from You Are (Not) Small. With Anna Kang’s simple, clever text and Christopher Weyant’s bold, expressive illustrations, this story dives into what it means to share—and what happens when you don’t. It’s a fun and relatable look at friendship, told in a way that’s perfect for young kids but meaningful for all ages.
September 17, 2015
I think I loved this book just a bit more that the author-illustrator collaboration of You Are (Not) Small. Not sure if it was bringing up memories of arguments and trickery between my siblings and me, but this book certainly made me feel nostalgic.
September 3, 2015
Best of 2015. I think that we've all been there--when someone's taken something of OURS--and the frustration of it all can be overwhelming. How to handle it? Hilarious here, and a great read to littles (or Bigs) who may be having trouble sharing.
September 3, 2015
Keep them coming
Love the illustration. Awesome and fun to read. My kids always get a kick out of the endings. Returning reader here
Love the illustration. Awesome and fun to read. My kids always get a kick out of the endings. Returning reader here
September 10, 2015
Very fun series
Loving these. The little one follows along well! These are dripping with charm and have cute lessons for children. High recommendation.
Loving these. The little one follows along well! These are dripping with charm and have cute lessons for children. High recommendation.
September 21, 2015
Delightful!
December 4, 2016
It's a book about sharing, and it was fairly cute. It feels like a part of the "teaching the opposite lesson" genre, though.
January 7, 2018
Nice book
My son and I have fun! Great lesson on how to be nice to friends. It teaches self belonging and not to be selfish.
My son and I have fun! Great lesson on how to be nice to friends. It teaches self belonging and not to be selfish.
October 1, 2022
یه مبل داریم.
مال کیه؟
کی باید روش بشینه؟
هر کی زودتر نشست!
چی کار کنیم زودتر روش بشینیم؟!
اونکه روش نشسته رو یجوری بلندش کنیم!
چجوری بلندش کنیم؟
از هر راهی که تونستیم😁
پس دوستیمون این وسط چی میشه؟!
https://taaghche.com/book/85648
مال کیه؟
کی باید روش بشینه؟
هر کی زودتر نشست!
چی کار کنیم زودتر روش بشینیم؟!
اونکه روش نشسته رو یجوری بلندش کنیم!
چجوری بلندش کنیم؟
از هر راهی که تونستیم😁
پس دوستیمون این وسط چی میشه؟!
https://taaghche.com/book/85648
January 24, 2023
It is a book that is very good if you have children struggling to share. It is a very funny book about two characters fighting over a chair.
May 27, 2022
If you have a sibling, you can relate to this book! The fighting over the seat and the tricks to get the other one up. That's why we had to start saying SEAT SAVED every time we got up!!
May 4, 2019
The kids and parents loved it!
June 9, 2018
PreS-Gr 2- Lesson: Life is more pleasant when we share. That's (Not) Mine teaches this by demonstrating the opposite. A tall brown bear and a stubby blue bear (the very same pair from You Are (Not) Small), both want to sit in the same comfy yellow chair, but neither is willing to give it up. They argue about who it belongs to, constantly crying "it's mine!", and just like belligerent children they offer the kind of reasoning one would expect from such a statement. Quickly, their fairly "innocent" attempts to lay claim to the chair through trickery, descend into physically removing one another. Their furrowed brows express the seriousness of the situation without detracting from the humorous approach of the overall look. Cute designs, all-encompassing white, and some silly bickering, act as assurance that all will be well, and it is by the end, for they realize their folly and decide to make up. Kang and Weyant's minimalistic art and dialogue forces us to make our own inferences about events, especially in regards to why it is wrong to act in such a manner. VERDICT With its clever use of reverse psychology, That's (Not) Mine provides the perfect foundation for a discussion on sharing.
*reviewed for School Library Journal
*reviewed for School Library Journal
November 19, 2015
A story about sharing, two animals (Bears, maybe?) spend the entire book throwing fits on who gets to sit on the comfy chair. After throwing each other around, and realizing that the chair isn't worth arguing about anymore, the two animals (or creatures) decide to apologize to each other. They forget about the chair and go out to play, while a new creature is introduced at the end of the story, curling up in the chair, saying "it's mine" as the other two creatures are playing.
This story can be a good lesson on problem solving, along with learning about sharing. Explain to children that although they may view something that is "theirs" due to "they got there first" or "I'm already there" but if they share the object, both can enjoy it without the fighting and the arguments. It can also keep children at a friendly level with other classmates. Pair up classmates into groups of two. Give them an object, and have them brainstorm on ideas on how they could both use the object equally other than fighting. (Ex: taking turns, playing with it together on an equal level, etc...)
Kang, A., & Weyant, C. (2015). That's (not) mine. Two Lions.
This story can be a good lesson on problem solving, along with learning about sharing. Explain to children that although they may view something that is "theirs" due to "they got there first" or "I'm already there" but if they share the object, both can enjoy it without the fighting and the arguments. It can also keep children at a friendly level with other classmates. Pair up classmates into groups of two. Give them an object, and have them brainstorm on ideas on how they could both use the object equally other than fighting. (Ex: taking turns, playing with it together on an equal level, etc...)
Kang, A., & Weyant, C. (2015). That's (not) mine. Two Lions.
October 21, 2015
The husband-wife team of Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant return with another hilarious childhood moment featuring the two creatures from You Are (Not) Small. (reviewed here) The two main creatures, one tall and orange, the other small and bluish-purple are at it again, which immediately put a huge smile upon my face. The argument is over a chair: who owns it, and who gets to sit in it.
Remember as kids fighting over who gets to sit where? That’s (Not) Mine is that story. Two adorable creatures want to sit in the same chair. The larger creature is comfortably sitting in a wing-backed chair knitting, when the smaller creature walks in and says,
To read more go to: http://kid-lit-reviews.com/2015/10/21...
Remember as kids fighting over who gets to sit where? That’s (Not) Mine is that story. Two adorable creatures want to sit in the same chair. The larger creature is comfortably sitting in a wing-backed chair knitting, when the smaller creature walks in and says,
To read more go to: http://kid-lit-reviews.com/2015/10/21...
November 12, 2015
Kang uses the same two characters from her another book called You Are (Not) Small, this book talks about the two characters fighting over whose chair that is. I feel like reading this book was like watching kids in action, especially the young children. Anna brings out a very important issue of sharing and taking turns is a big one for us, because for young children they have no concept of sharing, they think everything is “mine” and it is very hard to wait their turn when they really want something. For teachers, it is very important to teach student a lesson on sharing and taking turns, also we can teach them the lesson through activities such as: play slides, play toys, share spaces etc. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
September 21, 2015
The illustrations and layout are fantastic, and the characters are cute, but the "message" is seriously lacking. If anything the silly bickering reinforces the "MINE" mindset of small children. There is no sharing or compromise and really the end seems to imply the fighting will happen again. As an adult I can smile at the story, but it doesn't make me feel good to read this to my 2 1/2 year old. I was glad when he wasn't excited reading this. Maybe this book is better suited to help children learn to read with inflection rather than help preschoolers learn to share.
***I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***©
***I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***©
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