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Timid

By Harry Woodgate
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Timid follows Timmy, who adores performing but only when alone. Grappling with a shy, roaring inner lion that keeps them from the spotlight, Timmy faces the challenge of overcoming fear to join their school play. With support from their friend Nia and growing bravery, Timmy's journey gently explores conquering shyness and embracing confidence.
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This vibrant picture book is ideal for children who experience anxiety or struggle with confidence, offering a warm, encouraging message through a relatable non-binary protagonist. It helps young readers understand and manage feelings of shyness in a comforting way.

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Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight. Will Timmy ever be able too strike up the courage to face their fear and perform on stage?

Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight. Will Timmy ever be able too strike up the courage to face their fear and perform on stage?

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Timid is a vibrant and uplifting picture book that explores how to overcome shyness in a gentle and familiar way. Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight.

When Timmy's classmates begin to prepare for the school play, Timmy longs to be a part of the performance. However, feelings of shyness and fear threaten to stop Timmy from doing what they love. With a bit of help from their friend, Nia, and a whole lot of bravery, will Timmy ever be able to strike up the courage to perform on stage?

By depicting these feelings as a roaring, wild lion, Harry Woodgate poignantly and vividly describes how it feels to be overwhelmed with anxiety. This picture book is perfect for readers who struggle with their confidence and is a warm reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to.

"A gorgeously flamboyant picture book with a non-binary protagonist and a gentle, supportive message." - The Guardian

From the creator of Little Glow and Grandad's Camper.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838915117

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Harry Woodgate Penguin Books

About the Author

Harry Woodgate is an award-winning illustrator who has been drawing for as long as they can remember. Apart from illustration, Harry loves travelling to new places, walking their dogs in the countryside, baking cakes and drinking far too many hot chocolates.

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