Deborah Freedman's most commercial picture book yet!
Deborah Freedman was shy as a child. Now she is the sometimes shy, sometimes brave author of several picture books for children, including By Mouse and Frog, The Story of Fish and Snail, Blue Chicken, and Scribble. She lives in a quiet house in Connecticut, where she happily read and draws and listens to birds sing. You can learn more about Deborah at deborahfreedman.net.
Raves for Shy:
* "An exquisite treasure for bashful readers, animal lovers, and
anyone who's ever wanted a friend."--Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
* "This tender story about overcoming one's shyness and making
friends has the most delicate illustrations [which will] draw the
reader in and make one want to visit Shy the giraffe and Florence
the bird every night before bed."--School Library Connection,
starred review
"New friends, whether shy or not, will enjoy watching this
friendship blossom."--The Horn Book
"Freedman gently suggests that love can push us to be braver than
we’ve ever been."--Publishers Weekly
"This warm, gentle meditation on overcoming fears and making new
friends is suitable for a cozy read-aloud and quiet one-on-one
enjoyment."--School Library Journal
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