This little otter is still working on her social skills. Reluctantly. Only when the rest of her family decides to have fun without her or her possessions, does she realize how important it is to learn to share. She is solidly outdone by her toddler brother who is much quicker to give Martha a go on his trampoline. I love how the parents quietly and deliberately show Martha how lonely she will be when she refuses to share. There are no angry words spoken, no raised voices - they just leave Martha behind with all her stuff. Then Mom, Dad, and brother Edwin head off to have fun together. The Martha books are very well illustrated and entertaining to kids. I dislike using books to try and teach kids things about life because I don't hink that works.I do, however, think that children like to read about things that happen to them and that they go through. That being said, what child doesn't experience problems with learning to and continually being gracious about sharing?A fun read and kids will like it.
Martha, a young kangaroo, learns to share her toys with her baby brother. Cute!
—anju
Z asked me to read it twice, so she extra-liked it.
—Aralea
My daughter (aged 4) absolutely loves this book!
—Kevin
Well done story about sharing.
—CSwizz22
siblings, sharing, manners
—pearlxu17
