Sammy Feels Shy

Ages 3 to 6

From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry and the Big Bright Feelings series, a story about feeling shy and finding ways to have fun anyway.

Sammy LOVES having fun. But he doesn’t love feeling like other people are looking at him, and it’s really hard talking to other people. At school, at birthday parties, even with the ice cream man— everyone tells Sammy not to be so shy. But one day, it gets so hard and scary with everyone’s attention that he starts to turn pink, and then pinker…until he’s bright pink ALL OVER! Then he doesn’t want to see anyone or do anything. But staying home—alone—isn’t very fun. Can Sammy learn how to tackle his feelings, face his fears—and go back to his usual color?

Another pitch-perfect installment in the Big Bright Feelings series, this warm, affectionate, and relatable book is the perfect springboard for talking to children about shyness and feeling self-conscious.

About the Author

Tom Percival is the author and illustrator of the Big Bright Feelings picture books, including Bea’s Bad Day, Finn’s Little Fibs, Milo’s Monster, Tilda Tries Again, Meesha Makes Friends, Ravi’s Roar, Ruby Finds a Worry, and Perfectly Norman. He writes and illustrates in his native United Kingdom where he lives in a town called Stroud with his family. tom-percival.com