By Harry Woodgate (author) , Harry Woodgate (illustrator)
"A warm and gently inclusive story of shyness and fitting in"
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Following the author’s celebrated debut Grandad’s Camper , which won the Waterstone’s Children’s Illustrated Book Prize, comes a beautifully evocative story that will resonate with all children who have experienced shyness and anxiety about fitting in new situations.
Timmy loves to perform in the safety of their own room but whenever they were in a new situation they could never talk without the appearance of a giant lion who roars all their confidence away. It takes wonderfully straightforward classmate Nia to talk Timmy round. She is so accepting of difference and invisible friends and has a practical work together solution to their problems.
She shares her strategies for coping with anxiety and as they work together to prepare for the school play we get other tips too. When the lion attempts a come back and everything seems impossible Timmy realises that maybe the lion needs a hug too.
He has to love and accept himself before he can have the confidence to share with others. Charmingly illustrated, with a lovely warm palette and lots of visual detail, this deals very sensitively and sensibly with social anxiety and is also a great example of a book where the main character is naturally referred to with they/them pronouns. A valuable addition to class room collections.
Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience!
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Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight. This vibrant and uplifting picture book explores how to overcome shyness in a gentle and familiar way.
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.
From the creator of Little Glow and Grandad's Camper.
Harry Woodgate (pronouns: they/them) is a multi-award-winning author and illustrator, whose debut picture book Grandad’s Camper won the British Book Award for Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, was shortlisted for the Polari Prize, and named as an ALA Stonewall Honor Book. When they’re not creating amazing books, they love writing music, cycling, baking, and exploring independent coffee shops and bookstores. Grandad's Camper was inspired by their university dissertation, which revealed a lack of representation for older LGBT characters in children's books.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Timid and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Timid features in the following genres: Drama / Performing Arts, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Timid was written by Harry Woodgate and published by Caterpillar Books Ltd an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
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