Happy Earth Day, friends! I’m excited to share a new book with you: ENOUGH TO SHARE.
Title: Enough to Share
Author name: Mary Helen Berg
Illustrator name: Sue Todd
Publisher: Tielmour Press
Publication date: April 22nd, 2026
Page count: 40
BOOK DESCRIPTION (from publisher)
Step into the misty woods and rocky shores of the Great Bear Rainforest, where two rare animals—Spirit Bear and Sea Wolf—have lived side by side for thousands of years. But now their world is changing. As climate change warms the land and sea, food becomes scarce, and these two powerful creatures must learn to share what little remains.
ENOUGH TO SHARE introduces young readers to the Great Bear Rainforest. Kids meet real, rare animals and see how they live in a place full of beauty, danger, and change. The story uses simple, warm language to help children understand that Earth has limited resources—and we must care for them together.
MY THOUGHTS
ENOUGH TO SHARE does an amazing job introducing young children to important concepts about sharing, environmental responsibility, and interconnectedness.
This is a thoughtful and visually beautiful picture book which is sure to keep its readers fully engaged.
I love that it features the Spirit Bear and the Sea Wolf, two very special and mystical creatures that instantly add mystery and wonder.
What makes this book perfect for both the home and classroom is the way it presents complex environmental issues in a simple way, with clear, calm language. Even though it’s aimed at children ages 4-8, there’s enough depth for meaningful conversations about the ways in which human behaviour impacts the natural world.
It’s written in a lyrical fashion and most pages include a picture of a little torn piece of paper which expands on various facts. You can see an example of this below:
The illustrations, as you can see, are gorgeous! They are warm and striking, and help to bring the rainforest and its animals to life without overwhelming the text.
I have to admit, the subject matter made me feel a little sad for our changing world. But thankfully, the book also introduces ways people can help protect the environment. This is important as it helps empower children to see themselves as part of the solution. There’s also a page at the end that gives more information and ways for people to help.
I think both parents and teachers will appreciate this gem of a book because it:
- encourages empathy for animals and the environment
- introduces sustainability and conservation in an age-appropriate way
- supports discussions about sharing—not just toys, but natural resources
- includes opportunities for follow-up activities and real-world connections
SOME FOLLOW-UP BOOK ACTIVITIES
- WEB OF LIFE STRING ACTIVITY
Goal: Understand how everything in nature is connected.
How it works:
- Students sit in a circle. Each child represents something from the book (Spirit Bear, salmon, trees, ocean, people, etc.).
- Use a ball of yarn. One student holds the end and tosses it to another, explaining their connection (e.g., “Salmon feed the bear”).
- Continue until a web forms.
- Gently tug one strand or remove a student → show how it affects the whole system.
Discussion prompt: What happens when one part of the system is harmed?
You can see the game in action here:
2. PERSPECTIVE WRITING
Goal: Build empathy and perspective-taking.
Activity:
- Students write or draw from the perspective of the Spirit Bear or Sea Wolf.
- Prompt ideas:
- “I remember when there was enough…”
- “Now I feel…”
- “I wish humans would…”
Extension: Turn into a short class book.
3. ENOUGH TO SHARE SORTING GAME
Goal: Identify helpful vs. harmful actions.
How it works:
- Create cards with actions (e.g., recycling, overfishing, planting trees, littering).
- Students sort into:
- “Helps there be enough”
- “Makes it harder to share”
Variation: Have students justify their choices verbally.
4. BEFORE AND AFTER HABITAT ART
Source: Color Drawing Book
Goal: Visualize environmental change.
Activity:
- Fold paper in half:
- Side 1: Healthy rainforest/ocean
- Side 2: Impacted environment
- Encourage labeling (trees, fish, pollution, etc.)
Discussion: What changed? What could restore it?
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the Enough to Share as much as I did!
Happy Reading!
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