That's Mine, That's Yours
by Angie Sage, Chris Sage
Viking Juvenile 1991
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- sharing
- friendship
- cooperation
- fairness
- conflict resolution
- empathy
About this book
Two young children both want the same things—books, toys, and little treasures—and the cry of “That’s mine!” soon follows. With warm humor and everyday situations, they learn how sharing and taking turns can make playtime more fun. The short, lively text makes this a great read-aloud for preschoolers and early elementary students. Families and teachers like it for starting gentle conversations about fairness and friendship.
Setting: a contemporary home and neighborhood
Frequently Asked Questions
Is That's Mine, That's Yours right for my child?
Yes — That's Mine, That's Yours is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.1, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include sharing, friendship, cooperation.
How long does it take to read That's Mine, That's Yours?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, That's Mine, That's Yours takes around 8m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does That's Mine, That's Yours have an AR quiz?
Yes — That's Mine, That's Yours has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is That's Mine, That's Yours?
That's Mine, That's Yours has an AR reading level of 2.1, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.