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Even Steven: A Book about Sharing

by Carrie Finison Publisher: PUTNAM YOUNG READERS

Sharing, fairness, and the meaning of “even”

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Sharing, fairness, and the meaning of “even”

Steven approaches sharing as a simple equation: divide everything in half and everyone gets an equal part. Everyday examples—a nickel, a book, and a slide—show where that rule runs into trouble. The book then brings in alternatives such as taking turns or giving each person one, while raising a broader question: are equal shares always fair, and can something fair be unequal? Framed as a picture-book exploration of manners and social choices, Steven’s dilemma invites young readers to think about how fairness can depend on the situation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring sharing and taking turns
  • Families and educators looking for a picture book to prompt discussion about fairness

Themes

SharingFairness and equalityTaking turnsManners and social choices

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Book overview

A lighthearted, humorous picture book from the author/illustrator duo behind Don't Hug Doug about a boy who wants everything to be perfectly even.

Say hello to Steven. Steven likes to share! He knows the best way to share something is to split it in half. It's fun! It's fair! And it's EVEN.

But some things aren't so easy to split in half . . . Like a nickel. Or a book. Or a slide. Sometimes taking turns is better. Or giving one of something to each person. Steven likes these options because they're fun, and fair, and still EVEN!

But...can some things be even, but not fair? Can some things be fair, but not even? Steven isn't so sure, and he'll need YOUR help to figure it out!
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