Shy Willow

Written by Cat Min

A shy girl must brave the world to deliver a boy's heartfelt letter to the moon.

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,285 ratings

48 pages· 593 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 550L

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Bookroo's summary

Willow lives in an abandoned mailbox, avoiding the noisy, chaotic world outside. But when a young boy's letter to the moon lands in her home, she faces a dilemma. If she doesn't venture out, the boy's wish may never reach its destination. Can Willow overcome her fears and deliver the letter? This beautifully illustrated tale explores shyness, empathy, and the courage it takes to make a friend. Will Willow find the strength to step outside her comfort zone and change both their lives?

From the publisher

Willow is shy. VERY shy. Her home is in an abandoned mailbox, and she’d rather stay put. Outside kids scream and soccer balls collide, trees look like monsters, and rain is noisy in a scary kind of way. It’s much nicer to stay inside, drawing. But then a young boy drops a letter in Willow’s mailbox: it’s a note to the moon asking for a special favor. Willow knows that if she doesn’t brave the world outside, the letter will never be delivered, and the boy will be heartbroken. Should she try? Can she? Cat Min delivers a breathtakingly illustrated story about shyness, the power of empathy, and what it means to make a friend.

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