shyness

Being painfully timid and shy does not keep a young mouse from rescuing his babysitter in an emergency situation, although after becoming a hero he still says zero.

Provides examples of how it feels to be shy, and offers suggestions on how to overcome shyness. Includes tips for parents.

Bobby is a shy boy until he gets a beagle puppy named Lucy, who helps him to make new friends.

A shy twelve-year-old girl must solve a puzzle involving characters from Greek mythology to free herself from a spell which makes her irresistible to boys.

Greg is painfully shy, turning red and stumbling over his words each time he tries to speak, until his new pet goldfish, Shy Guy, helps him to get his words unstuck.

Miss Shy is terrified of leaving her house and meeting people until Mr. Funny whisks her off to his party.

A shy little princess, on an outing with her mother, gets a royal treat when she makes a new friend.

Willow, finding her quiet voice causing a number of disappointments, tries to figure out a way to be heard.

Florence, a young pig, is too shy to sing in front of her sisters, but gathers her courage at a singing competition when they lose their nerve.

Quiet and shy, Jackson is ignored by most people until the day he draws a boy who comes to life and says his name is "Spike.".