{"product_id":"the-shy-book-9781636551883","title":"The Shy Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shy Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eis a tender, empowering story that helps children find courage in their quiet moments and reminds them that even the softest voice has something important to say. A Junior Library Guild Gold Selection!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book wants to be read--truly, it does--but there's just one problem: It's feeling a little shy. It worries the reader might think it's silly . . . or worse, boring. So it suggests putting it back on the shelf--surely, there must be a better book out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what if the reader doesn't give up?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Shy Book, \u003c\/i\u003ethe story gently unfolds as the book finds the courage to speak, showing young readers that even when we feel uncertain or afraid, our voices still matter. Throughout the book's journey, children discover that it's OK to feel shy--and that those feelings don't have to stop them from connecting, expressing themselves, or being seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding big emotions like shyness, sadness, worry, or anger is no easy task, especially for little ones. That's where the \u003ci\u003eEmotions\u003c\/i\u003e series steps in. With \u003ci\u003eThe Shy Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Worried Book, The Sad Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Angry Book, \u003c\/i\u003e children learn to recognize and name their emotions in a warm, relatable, and often humorous way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold from the perspective of books themselves, each story offers practical strategies for emotional regulation, helping kids build confidence and resilience as they navigate their inner worlds. Perfect for children ages 3-7, this charming series is a heartfelt tool for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to foster emotional literacy and spark important conversations--one page at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard Pearlstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Comet Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.14h x 9.14w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636551883\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 41\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward Pearlstein\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of nine picture books that have been translated into five languages. His most recent picture books include \u003ci\u003eThis Book Is Not For You\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bad Book for Good Kids.\u003c\/i\u003e Pearlstein lives with his family in Birmingham, Alabama. \u003cb\u003eJames Munro\u003c\/b\u003e has been drawing since he could grasp a pencil. Since then, everything in his path has fallen prey to his doodles, from books and magazines to films and animation. He lives and works in a pile of pencil shavings and spilled ink in Liverpool, England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Howard Pearlstein \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47858846695581,"sku":"9781636551883","price":29.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_1f6ab488-3e50-4438-8899-65d1b784e01d.jpg?v=1776861867","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-shy-book-9781636551883","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}