This Is My Rock: questions to ask and activities to try
“This is my rock!” says the goat, and nobody else can climb it. This Is My Rock is a witty, simple tale about not wanting to share, and finding out it's lonely at the top.
What age is it for? This Is My Rock is best for ages 2–6. Good for: Not wanting to share, and finding it's lonely.
This Is My Rock (David Lucas)
- Age
- 2-6
- Best for
- Not wanting to share, and finding it's lonely
Read the goat's lines in a bossy voice. Pause when he's alone on the rock and ask how he feels. It's a gentle book for children who find sharing hard.
What it helps with
- Not wanting to share
- Feeling lonely after pushing others away
- Being part of a group
- Sharing special things
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.
- “What did the goat say about his rock?”
- “Who did he send away?”
- “How did he feel at night?”
- “What changed his mind?”
- “Is there something you don’t like sharing?”
- “How does it feel to share with friends?”
5-minute activities to try together
King of the castle
Make a “rock” from cushions. Take turns on top, then try fitting everyone on together.
Share a special thing
Choose one special toy to share with someone for five minutes, and talk about how it felt.
Free printables: This Is My Rock 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
Fair Shares (Pippa Goodhart and Anna Doherty)
- Best for
- What's fair, and why fair isn't always the same
- Age
- 3-6
The Highway Rat (Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)
- Best for
- Taking what isn't yours, greed and learning to share
- Age
- 3-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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