Psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas puts her gentle, yet straightforward approach to work in this new addition to Barron's highly acclaimed "A First Look At...Series" . Here, excessive shyness is explored in a way that encourages positive intera

"Everyone feels shy at times, even grown-ups and other children who seem very brave. But excessive shyness may leave children feeling lonely and left out. This book [is intended to] help children take the first steps toward feeling more confident"--Amazon.com.

Each book in the "Dealing with Feeling..." series looks at a different emotion commonly experienced by young children. The books help readers to identify their emotions, and provide tips and advice on how best to express and deal with them. This book looks at shyness, including what it feels like to be shy, how to stop feeling shy, and how to help other people who might be feeling shy.

"This book, part of the Dealing with Feeling series, looks at shyness. Topics covered within the book include what it feels like to be shy, how to stop feeling shy, and how to help other people who might be feeling shy."--Publisher's description.

A picture book that explores the issue of shyness, describing what it feels like to be shy and suggesting simple steps that a child can take to help them become more confident.

This wonderful picture book helps children who become worried in social situations to overcome their fear of new places and people. It encourages confidence whilst also reassuring introverted children that it is fine to spend time alone too. It explores ways your child can practice social interactions to help build confidence and explains to more confident children the importance of being kind and patient to their more introverted peers. Part of a superb series of information books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They make excellent tools for classroom discussions or parent and child discussion at home.