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)
Tag: shyness
Kat And Juju (Kataneh Vahdani)
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)
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)
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)
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)
