The sharing circle

by Theresa “Corky” Larsen-Jonasson, Jessika von Innerebner (Illustrator)

When two red foxes have an argument which breaks apart their community, a gentle buffalo decides to take a braid of sweetgrass to a local elder and asks her to help with a sharing circle for all the animals. -- Publisher's website

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Indigenous, Animals

38 pages, Hardcover

Published September 1, 2016

Reviews

[Julianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up for my friend’s daughter and I teared up in the bookstore because it was so well written and illustrated. I think it deals with conflict, respect, and boundaries so well, and I wish I had had something like this when I was a kid.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Sharing Circle is an introduction to sharing circles starring a variety of adorable cartoon plains animals. It goes over all of the different aspects of a sharing circle and is genuinely a lovely way to show how we can make meaningful changes in our relationships when things go wrong. Recommended!

[Christina Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully written and illustrated children’s book on Restorative Circles. I would highly recommend to parents, counselors, teachers that work with young children looking for social-emotional material. A community of animals learn how to express feelings safely through the power of the Sharing Circle.

[Brynn Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art in this book is so sweet and the imagery of the animals on the plains makes me so happy! A lovely message to teach to little kids, and especially to young adults and anyone who loves books :)

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was well paced and the illustrations were good! I like that there's a version for younger ages too.

I don't often mark picture books on goodreads, but I'm trying to read through all the First Nation Communities Read books.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful story of reconciliation, of listening to and respecting one another. Wonderful illustrations.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Animal illustrations are absolutely charming. Nice concept.

[Johannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this simple story about friends in a fight, the origins of the sharing circle and the power it holds. Would be awesome to introduce the sharing circle to kiddos.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to sharing circles and the issue of a problem between friends was quite relatable.

[Vanessa Lecaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for elementary

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so beautiful. Love the story and the message and the opportunity to create and continue traditions. The illustrations are bright and brilliant.

[Auntie Sars · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a charming, heartfelt story that helps young readers learn how to deal with conflict.