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Stanley’s Secret (John Sullivan)

February 6, 2023February 16, 2023Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Our book today is Stanley’s Secret, written by John Sullivan and illustrated by Zach Manbeck, a sweet story about sharing one’s talents with the world. Stanley is a quiet kid. He tends to spend parties reading in the corner, he speaks softly during book reports, and doesn’t speak up when the lunch lady … Continue reading Stanley’s Secret (John Sullivan)

Kat And Juju (Kataneh Vahdani)

June 24, 2020Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Our book today is Kat And Juju by Kataneh Vahdani, a sweet tale about how friendship can help us overcome our fears. Kat likes to do things her own way: she colors inside the lines, whispers her secrets to trees, and quietly finds beauty in places that others seem to overlook. She’s happy … Continue reading Kat And Juju (Kataneh Vahdani)

The Invisible Boy (Trudy Ludwig)

March 19, 2017Leave a comment

Hello, everybody! Our book today is The Invisible Boy, written by Trudy Ludwig and illustrated by Patrice Barton, the story of a shy little boy making a new friend. At school, Brian seems to be invisible: no one ever picks him for their team, they don't invite him to parties, even his teacher forgets about … Continue reading The Invisible Boy (Trudy Ludwig)

Shy (Deborah Freedman)

November 29, 2016Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Our book today is the lovely Shy by Deborah Freedman, a gorgeous fable about overcoming fears and shyness. Shy is a very timid sort. He's most comfortable hidden between the pages of a book (this one, to be precise). Still, he dreams of having the courage to explore "a land far away," where … Continue reading Shy (Deborah Freedman)

The Bear Who Stared (Duncan Beedie)

October 16, 2016Leave a comment

Hello, everyone! Our book today is The Bear Who Stared by Duncan Beedie, a cute story about a socially awkward bear learning how to make friends. Bear has a bit of a people-skills problem: he is curious and wants to make friends, but he is too shy to say anything, so he has a habit … Continue reading The Bear Who Stared (Duncan Beedie)

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