I Have a Question

Written and illustrated by Andrew Arnold

A shy student battles fear to ask a question in class.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Stevie is terrified of speaking up in class, fearing laughter and judgment. When Ms. Gail asks for questions, Stevie's imagination runs wild with worry. Yet, the need to know pushes Stevie to confront these fears. Will Stevie find the courage to raise a hand and ask? This humorous and tender tale explores the power of curiosity and bravery.

From the publisher

From rising picture book star Andrew Arnold comes I Have a Question, a book for anyone who’s ever felt too shy, too afraid, or too silly to raise their hand and ask a question. For Stevie, speaking up in class can be scary. So, when Ms. Gail asks, “Are there any questions?” Stevie looks around the classroom, hoping someone will raise their hand. But no one does. No one has a single question. Except Stevie. “I can’t ask, can I? If I do, I know just what will happen,” Stevie thinks, beginning a journey of worried imagination. Everyone will certainly laugh, they’ll think the question is silly, they’ll think Stevie is silly. But Stevie has to know. Stevie has to ask. Written with terrific humor, empathy, and tenderness, author-illustrator Andrew Arnold’s I Have a Question is wonderfully funny and mightily empowering–inspiring anyone who has ever felt too shy, too silly or too afraid to raise their hand.

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