Recommendations based on "I'm Feeling (a Little Bit) Shy"

SHORTLISTED FOR THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS AWARD 'The most beautiful book of the year... it's like a poem... a work of art' - Chris Packham An enchanting clothbound fable about growth, new life and finding hope in unexpected places, from the award-winning designer and creator of The Fox and the Star. One autumn evening, a young squirrel spots an acorn glinting on the forest floor. Eager to protect her treasure from watchful eyes and hungry mouths, she buries it deep in the heart of the forest. But when she returns after the icy winter, her acorn is nowhere to be found. Where could it be? 'Exquisite, moving and hopeful on so many different levels. I love the bright green of the spring, I really feel that incandescence when I turn the page. I will be buying it for many.' - Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden

Winner of the 2018 Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award * Two starred reviews * A New York Public Library Best Kids Book of 2017 * A Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2017 * Wisconsin Library Association CBA Outstanding Books of the Year selection * 2018-2019 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award list selection * 2018-2019 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award nominee *The Someday Birds is a debut middle grade novel perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and Fish in a Tree, filled with humor, heart, and chicken nuggets.Charlie’s perfectly ordinary life has been unraveling ever since his war journalist father was injured in Afghanistan. When his father heads from California to Virginia for medical treatment, Charlie reluctantly travels cross-country with his boy-crazy sister, unruly brothers, and a mysterious new family friend. He decides that if he can spot all the birds that he and his father were hoping to see someday along the way, then everything might just turn out okay.Debut author Sally J. Pla has written a tale that is equal parts madcap road trip, coming-of-age story for an autistic boy who feels he doesn’t understand the world, and an uplifting portrait of a family overcoming a crisis.“Offering a mixture of suspense, mystery, tragedy and humor, Pla’s story captures both the literal and figurative meanings of journey.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Pla gives us a memorable hero in this lyrical and funny book.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

Follows the inhabitants of Fern Hollow, a small village populated by animals, through each season's activities beginning with spring cleaning and ending with a Christmas party

Mog loves her garden, but somehow it seems to have completely disappeared overnight. What Mog doesn't realize is that the flappy-floppy thing that has replaced her garden is in fact a marquee put up for a cat show. Mog hides in the house and is oblivious to the cats of various sizes and colors who parade themselves hoping to be winners. But soon curiosity takes over and Mog makes a spectacular entrance, winning the show as a result of her acrobatics.

Everyone s favourite forgetful cat is back again in this three book collection of Mog stories.Mog the Forgetful Cat first appeared in 1970, and her adventures and antics have entertained generations of children ever since.The stories included in this collection are: Mog and the Baby Mog on Fox Night Mog s Bad ThingThis entertaining book is ideal for reading at bedtime and makes the perfect for gift for fans of Mog both young and old."

“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold!   Meet the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! One of Junie B.’s top front teeth is loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what’s all this tooth fairy business? Like, who is this woman, really? And what does she do with all those used teeth? So many questions, so little time.   USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”   Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.”   Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.”   Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”

"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." --Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park's #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Wowie, wow, wow! It's Junie B. Jones's top-secret, personal beeswax! This hilarious companion to the best-selling series features Junie's own original writings along with drawings, stickers, and lots of blank pages with creative prompts designed to get kids drawing and writing about their own top-secret, personal beeswax. Kids will love getting to know Junie up close in this fun, interactive writing format. Perfect for holiday, birthday, back to school, kindergarten and first grade graduation gifts! USA Today "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." Publishers Weekly "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.--and reading--are lots of fun." Kirkus Reviews "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud." Time "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

One of the young ponies at the stable yard, Drifter, has been sold back to his previous owner. On a sunny summer day, Krista bids him a sad goodbye. But then she hears he's being neglected. He needs to be rescued! It's time for Krista and Shining Star to save the day!

Hollywell Stables is a sanctuary for horses, and a dream come true for Mel, Ross and Katie. This book is part of a series that includes a family that face everything from local politics, cruelty to animals, theft, racehorses, money (lack of) , to competing at Olympia and befriending a rock star.

When Isadora Moon wins an amazing holiday for her whole family she's ready for sun, sea, and sand! But there's work to be done when she and her mermaid friend Marina discover a baby turtle in trouble. Can Isadora help the turtle find a way home?