bashfulness

"Nook is small and shy, and she likes to sit in the cozy, comfy space of a hollow tree watching others play. When someone comes along to take Nook's space, she feels lost and afraid, until she discovers she has friends looking out for her in ways she never imagined. This gentle story explores shyness and sensory needs, and inspires kindness, inclusion, and friendship"--.

Readers will learn about shyness in themselves and others, how and why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while try this! and grow with goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states of mind, moods, and emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.

"Komi's family is hosting a guest, and the standoffish Rei is really putting Komi's friendship skills to the test! But Komi sees a bit of her old loneliness in the child and won't give up on making a connection, even if she has to chase Rei all over town to do it!"--Back cover.

"Komi and her brother, Shosuke, are in the country visiting their grandmother, and even the company of their younger cousin Akira can't save them from one dismal fact--they're bored! But their visit is salvaged when they run into Inaka, who knows all about having a good time in the country. It's friendship to the rescue!"--Back cover.

"Exam season has crash-landed on the students of Itan High, and when they're not getting kicked out of the library for exceeding the legal decibel levels, Komi and the gang are dreaming of the coming summer break. With more friends now than ever before, Komi's modest vacation to-do list quickly becomes a recipe for delightful summer shenanigans!"--Back cover.

"It's Golden Week, the Komi family is ready for adventure and a recently renovated resort is calling their name! And they aren't the only ones lured by the prospect of go-karts and camping-the Tadano family and their tagalong Najimi are there for some fun too. But when a sudden storm strands Tadano and Komi in a deserted cabin, things turn serious. How will they avoid catching colds with only one blanket to warm them!"--Back cover.

"Komi is starting her second year of high school, and she's feeling a bit melancholy that all the good times of the previous year are now behind her. How can anything else compare? But when Komi runs into a girl in her new class with outrageous fashion sense crying in the bathroom, she's able to put all her wonderful friend-making experience to good use and reach out to another person in need. Komi has leveled up!"--Back cover.

"Valentine's Day is a total minefield for people with communication disorders, but this year Komi has a secret weapon to combat the stressful holiday--friends! Armed with homemade chocolates, Komi is ready to give Tadano a Valentine's gift. At some point! Before the day is over! She swears!"--Back cover.

"It's time for the school trip to Kyoto, and even though Komi has never been on one before, she's not worried. After all, she'll have Tadano and her friends at her side! But then she's assigned to be buddies with two girls she doesn't even know. Is Kyoto ruined, or will Komi be able to make new friends all on her own?!"--Back cover.

"Najimi's sudden declaration of a Christmas Eve party at Komi's house sends the friends into a flurry of last-minute gift shopping and Komi into a fit of worrying. But when her friends all turn up with good cheer and a giant stuffed animal for her, it turns out Najimi wasn't just being impulsive--there's a special surprise for Komi too!"--Back cover.