The Hare Who Wouldn't Share: questions to ask and activities to try
There was once a hare who did NOT like to share. The Hare Who Wouldn't Share is a funny, warm story about why sharing makes life better for everyone.
What age is it for? The Hare Who Wouldn't Share is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Not wanting to share, and finding out why it matters.
The Hare Who Wouldn't Share (Steve Small)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Not wanting to share, and finding out why it matters
Read the hare's lines in a grumpy voice. Afterwards, ask your child why the hare didn't want to share, and what changed his mind.
What it helps with
- Finding sharing hard
- Thinking about others
- Working together as a community
- Changing your mind
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why didn’t the hare like sharing?”
- “What did the rabbits grow?”
- “What happened when the boar came?”
- “How did the hare help?”
- “Did he change his mind?”
- “What’s hard for you to share?”
5-minute activities to try together
Share a snack
Share a snack equally between family members and talk about how it feels.
Garden together
Grow something together and share what you grow.
Free printables: The Hare Who Wouldn't Share worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
This Is My Rock (David Lucas)
- Best for
- Not wanting to share, and finding it's lonely
- Age
- 2-6
Fair Shares (Pippa Goodhart and Anna Doherty)
- Best for
- What's fair, and why fair isn't always the same
- Age
- 3-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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