Books like This Room Is Mine by Betty Ren Wright
This charming picture book follows Chris as she claims the half of the bedroom she can see as her own private property. The other half, however, has no door, leaving her stranded unless she can think of a clever and graceful way to escape. Along the way, kids learn about sharing and creative problem‑solving in a playful setting.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Betty Ren Wright
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