Shared Space

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

An unlikely friendship story about setting boundaries from author-illustrator Maddie Frost, Shared Space tells what happens when messy Pak-Rat moves in next door to orderly Mouse.

Mouse liked having his own yard. There was never a stick out of place. There was room to stretch. Room to move. But when Pak-Rat moves in next door, Mouse realized two things:One: A neighbor meant sharing the yard.Two: It was going to be a problem.You’ll cheer for both Mouse and Pak-Rat in this hilarious story about honest communication, boundaries, and yes—friendship!

About the Author

Maddie Frost is the author and illustrator of the Wombats! graphic novels, Capybara Is Friends with Everyone, Let’s Draw Fun Animals, and Iguana Be a Dragon and the illustrator of Shine Like a Unicorn and other books. She lives in Massachusetts with her family.