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Martha Doesn't Share! (2010)

by Samantha Berger(Favorite Author)

3.62 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0316073679 (ISBN13: 9780316073677)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

review 1: Martha Doesn't Share! is a delightful book about an adorable otter named Martha who needs tweaking with her social skills. It seems her most favorite word is "Mine".When baby brother Edwin asks to play with her toys, she quite emphatically tells him, they are hers and hers alone. Mom and Dad Otter urge Martha to take turns, but Martha stubbornly reminds everyone that the toys belong to her and she goes off to play by herself. While performing magic tricks is fun, it's not as enjoyable without an audience. She realizes the "it's hard to ping when you don't have someone to pong." Martha discovers that her toys by themselves cannot bring her the fun and enjoyment she expects. Martha learns that by sharing, she is guaranteed a playmate and finds an amusing solution to her prob... morelem. Loved the ending. It reminded me of a similar outcome when my own baby brother and I learned to share.Cute illustrations, warm colors and an enjoyable read all the way around.
review 2: "Martha Doesn't Share!" and its prequel, "Martha Doesn't Say Sorry!" are absolutely wonderful! Spoiler alert: Martha does learn to share (and to say sorry) but she does so on her own. When Martha's baby brother wants to play with her scooter, she says no. Martha's parents suggest that she take turns with her baby brother, but Martha doesn't particularly like to take turns, so she scoots away. At this point, no one tells her what to do, forces her to share, or takes away her toys to punish her. Martha decides to share ON HER OWN. Samantha Berger's writing is surprising, funny, and delivers an honest portrayal of familiar childhood trials. Bruce Whatley's illustrations capture little Martha's hoarding, and are a wonderful compliment and addition to the text. Very highly recommend. less

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