Shy
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Shy

By Deborah Freedman

Can Shy step out of his comfort zone to meet a real bird?

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40 pages· 462 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Shy adores birds but has only read about them. When a real bird appears, his desire to meet her clashes with his fear of leaving the book's gutter. Will Shy find the courage to step onto the page and embrace the world beyond? This charming tale explores the challenge of overcoming shyness and the bravery it takes to face the unknown.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
462
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about shynessBooks about friendshipBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
186852
Publication
Published
September 27, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780451474964

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