Review: Shy Me

Shy Me

Author: Sandra V. Feder
Illustrator: Ashley Barron

Groundwood Books, 2025

ISBN: 9781773069937 (hardcover)
9781773069944 (EPUB)

$21.99 CAD (hardcover)
$16.99 CAD (EPUB)

32 pages

Ages: 3 to 6 years

Shy Me is the perfect picture book for any child dealing with shyness. Whether it be an “I don’t know how” shy or a “don’t look at me” shy, all children will be able to identify with the young child in this story. All different kinds of “shy” are discussed, along with the message there is nothing wrong with being shy, that children have many other parts to them than their shyness, and a small reminder to try to be brave so they do not miss out on anything. With bright colours and collage-like illustrations, Shy Me would be a good tool to use in social–emotional learning for young children at home or in the classroom and would make a wonderful addition to any children’s library.