SAMMY FEELS SHY by Tom Pecival
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Author & Illustrator: Tom Percival
Everyone feels shy sometimes - but your true colours are always worth showing. From Tom Percival, the bestselling creator of the Big Bright Feelings series, comes an uplifting and humorous story about shyness, self-consciousness, and finding the courage to be yourself.
Sammy loves to have fun, but at school, with so many people around, things can feel overwhelming. When everything seems to go wrong and Sammy feels everyone’s eyes on him, his cheeks turn pink… then pinker… until he’s bright pink all over!
Mortified, Sammy just wants to disappear. But with a little time, kindness, and understanding, he learns that being noticed isn’t always bad - and that sharing how you feel is the first step to feeling better. With Tom Percival’s signature warmth and expressive illustrations, SAMMY FEELS SHY offers a reassuring, funny, and heart-centred look at what it means to be shy - and how to build confidence, one small step at a time.
Perfect for ages 3–8, classrooms, and families looking to spark open, positive conversations about shyness and self-acceptance.