**Title:** Rusty the Fox and the Shared Sparkle **Page 1** Story Text: Rusty the fox loved his shiny red ball. He bounced it high and he bounced it low. Visual Scene Description: Rusty the fox is happily bouncing a bright red ball in a sunny forest clearing filled with green grass and wildflowers. **Page 2** Story Text: His friend Benny the bear came over to play. "Can I bounce the ball too?" Benny asked softly. Visual Scene Description: Rusty the fox is holding his red ball tightly while looking at Benny, a friendly brown bear cub who is pointing at the ball. **Page 3** Story Text: Rusty hugged his ball tight. "No, it is mine," he said. But bouncing the ball all alone was not very fun. Visual Scene Description: Rusty the fox is sitting alone under a large tree, hugging the red ball to his chest and looking sad. **Page 4** Story Text: Rusty rolled the ball to Benny. They laughed and played all day. Sharing made everything better! Visual Scene Description: Rusty the fox and Benny the bear cub are smiling and rolling the red ball to each other as the sun sets in the forest. **Back Cover Blurb:** Rusty loves his shiny red ball, but he soon learns that playing alone is never as fun as playing with friends. A beautiful tale about the joy of sharing for young readers.