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Deborah Freedman was shy as a child. Now she is the sometimes shy, sometimes brave author of several picture books for children, including By Mouse and Frog, The Story of Fish and Snail, Blue Chicken, and Scribble. She lives in a quiet house in Connecticut, where she happily read and draws and listens to birds sing. You can learn more about Deborah at deborahfreedman.net.
Raves for Shy * An exquisite treasure for bashful readers, animal lovers, and anyone who's ever wanted a friend. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review * This tender story about overcoming one's shyness and making friends has the most delicate illustrations [which will] draw the reader in and make one want to visit Shy the giraffe and Florence the bird every night before bed. --School Library Connection, starred review New friends, whether shy or not, will enjoy watching this friendship blossom. --The Horn Book Freedman gently suggests that love can push us to be braver than we've ever been. --Publishers Weekly This warm, gentle meditation on overcoming fears and making new friends is suitable for a cozy read-aloud and quiet one-on-one enjoyment. --School Library Journal
