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Sasha Feels Shy

By Natalia Shaloshvili
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Sasha wants to join in on a playdate, but her shyness keeps getting in the way. A kindhearted, funny, reassuring story for anyone who needs more time warming up in this socially extroverted world.“Models empathy for shyness of all stripes” Kirkus ReviewsSasha has been invited to... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Sasha wants to join in on a playdate, but her shyness keeps getting in the way. A kindhearted, funny, reassuring story for anyone who needs more time warming up in this socially extroverted world.

“Models empathy for shyness of all stripes” Kirkus Reviews

Sasha has been invited to a playdate at Leo's. Leo bounces up and down as he wants to play cafe, start a band, and fly to the moon. It's all too much for Sasha who wants to go back home. How can Sasha manage her shyness and show Leo that she really does want to make friends?

A reassuring story for anyone who has ever felt shy, and for those of us who need more time to warm up socially. In a world that focuses on extroverts, this little wolf cub shows that introverts enjoy company too ... when they're ready to play!

A funny, heartwarming picture book that explores shyness with empathy, by the award-winning creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529532890

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Natalia Shaloshvili

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Natalia Shaloshvili is the creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps, which is her first UK-originated picture book, and award-shortlisted picture book Bear. Originally from Ukraine, Natalia has published a number of picture books before moving to the UK, and she started her career as a fashion and editorial illustrator. Natalia was one of the Winning Illustrators at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair (chosen from over 3,500 submissions). She enjoys working with traditional materials such as acrylic and watercolour pencils. Her popular instagram account is nataly_owl, where she has a quarter of a million followers.

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