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Viking Books for Young Readers, 2016

Shy

Shy

Deborah Freedman, Author

Hardcover

9780451474964

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Shy loves birds, but he's only ever read about them in books. When a real bird finally comes along, he's dying to meet her, but he's too afraid to get leave the gutter of the book. Can he put aside his fears, step out onto the page, and get to know her?

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A gentle, lyrical invitation to step beyond the margins of fear. This story tenderly affirms that courage can begin quietly and that even the softest voices deserve to be heard. Its layered illustrations and poetic pacing offer a reflective space for readers navigating their own moments of bravery.

Keywords and Themes: Change • Courage • Gentleness • Imagination • Self-Discovery • Transformation • Wonder

Readability • 2.8

Age Range • 3-5

Pages • 40

Subjects • Friendship • Books and reading • JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship • Timidity • Courage • Fear • Birds • Bashfulness • JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General • JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / New Experi

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience

A dazzlingly beautiful book about shyness from the author of Blue Chicken, The Story of Fish and Snail, and By Mouse and Frog!

Shy loves birds. He'd love to watch them fly and hear them sing, but he's only ever read about them in books. . .until a real bird comes along. He's dying to meet her, but there's just one problem: Shy is, well, shy--so shy, in fact, that he's afraid to leave the gutter of the book. Can Shy overcome his fears and venture out onto the page? This sweetly relatable picture book from the acclaimed Deborah Freedman speaks to every child who's ever felt like hiding instead of facing the daunting world.

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