Sophie's Shell
Sophie was always ponders big questions, like
Why is the sky blue?
Why are raindrops wet?
What are stars made of?
But when Sophie starts school, there's a wobbly feeling in her tummy and she can't help popping back into her shell.
She is left with one big question: Why am I so shy?
When Sophie meets Stanley, she realizes that she's not the only one who feels shy. Can she gain the confidence to help a new friend?
A heart warming tale about a sensitive snail who overcomes her shyness with a little help from her new friends.
The series is perfect for young children who are working with issues of shyness, self-acceptance, and courage, and discovering new talents, skills and hard work. There is simplicity in the text and the illustrations are happy and bright and compliment the emotions and themes in each book. This series is sure to boost the self-confidence of children.
—Children’s Books Heal
This book is perfect to share if your little one is shy or over-anxious about going to school for the very first time. It will be a great tool that will open up dialogue about feelings, coping methods and how to gain self-confidence in social situations. Care, acceptance, praise, patience and love will draw those who are shy out of their shells and a HUGE coming out party is definitely in order when success has been achieved. I highly recommend this book.
—Storywraps
With the theme of friendship, kindness and empathy, readers will enjoy the journey Sophie goes on to become brave. Children who are shy will relate to Sophie while children who are not shy will gain empathy for their peers. I recommend this book for elementary age libraries. This is a book that children will want to read over and over.
—Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center
Jo Rooks is an award-winning author-illustrator who studied graphic design and illustration at Bath School of Art and Design.
She illustrated several award-winning books, including A Box of Butterflies and Hector's Favorite Place.
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- Four Ways to Support Your Shy Child (PDF, 297KB)
- Watch the author read Sophie’s Shell. Interested in this book? Purchase a copy to continue (or start) the conversation with the children in your life.
