PICTURE BOOKS

The Shy Book

by Howard Pearlstein (text) & illus. by James Munro
Red Comet. (The Emotions ­Series.). Apr. 2026. 36p. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781636551883. PreS-Gr 2
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PreS-Gr 2–Part of a series of books about feelings, this one delves into what it is like to be shy and ideas about what children can do when they feel that way. A limited palette of primarily yellow and blue helps to focus readers on the emotions in the story rather than the background. Integrating physical sensations and mental worries to depict how someone who is bashful sees the world, this book will provide a foothold for younger readers to express their reluctance or their worries while providing basic coping skills, and, perhaps, increasing their comfort around others. ­
VERDICT A kind and gentle introduction to the challenges of being shy, this book will help those who are feeling those pangs and those who want to help them.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Speer , Jan 01, 2026

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