Zola's Sharing Scoop

ONE SPECIAL PEN. ONE BIG CHOICE. ONE BEAUTIFUL LESSON ABOUT SHARING.

Art class is one of Zola's favorite times at school. Today, she has something extra special to work with. A beautiful blue glitter pen that makes every drawing sparkle.

Zola loves it.

So when her friends want to use the pen too, Zola isn't ready to let go. She wants to keep the special pen all to herself.

Her friends are disappointed, and suddenly the fun of art class doesn't feel quite the same.

Mr. Hoang, Zola's teacher, notices what is happening. Instead of simply telling Zola that she has to share, he helps her understand why sharing matters. When we share something we enjoy, we can give someone else the chance to experience that same happiness. Sharing can help us play together, create together and make something that none of us could make alone.

Zola begins to see her blue glitter pen differently.

Soon, she and her friends are working together on one big artwork. Each child adds something of their own, and the picture becomes more wonderful with every new idea, color and sparkle.

What began with one special pen becomes a shared masterpiece.

And Zola discovers something even more special: sharing doesn't mean having less fun. Sometimes, sharing makes the fun bigger.

Zola's Sharing Scoop is a gentle, playful story that introduces young children to the value of sharing, cooperation, kindness and friendship. Through a familiar classroom situation, children can see how a small choice can change the way everyone feels and how working together can create a stronger sense of belonging and connection.

This story helps children begin to understand that:

• Sharing gives others a chance to enjoy something too
• It is natural to feel protective of something special
• Sharing can make play and creativity more enjoyable
• Working together allows everyone to contribute
• Cooperation can turn individual ideas into something bigger
• Kindness helps friends feel included and connected
• We can learn to balance what we want with what others need
• The happiness of creating and enjoying something together can be greater than enjoying it alone

Perfect for preschool and early-school children, Zola's Sharing Scoop gives parents and educators a simple way to talk about sharing, cooperation, generosity, friendship and getting along with others.

Part of Zola's Big Adventures, the series follows Zola through the everyday firsts, challenges, discoveries, relationships and little triumphs that make growing up such a big adventure.

From first days at school and new friendships to big feelings, mistakes, sharing, curiosity, responsibility and growing independence, each story explores a different moment in Zola's journey while giving children gentle ideas they can connect with in their own lives.

Because sometimes the best things in life become even better when we share them.

About the Author

Mrs. G. Teak writes gentle stories inspired by the everyday adventures, discoveries, relationships and emotions of early childhood. Through Zola's stories, she explores the small moments that help children grow in confidence, kindness, curiosity and understanding.

When she isn't creating new adventures for Zola, Mrs. Teak enjoys tending her garden and finding inspiration in the simple wonders of everyday life.