Bear and his friend persuade a bashful owl to play with them.

Sam, the shy mouse that lives in the library and likes to write books, collaborates with a boy in the library's Authors and Illustrators Club.

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.

In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, painfully shy twelve-year-old Marlee sees her city and family divided over school integration, but her friendship with Liz, a new student, helps her find her voice and fight against racism.

Too shy to approach the girl he likes, Jackson hides little gifts for her to discover before Valentine's Day.

When his beagle Lucy runs off chasing a big orange cat, Bobby must overcome his shyness in order to find them again.

"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"--

Oliver wants to drink tea with a friend. Philbert, who loves tea, tries to get Oliver's attention.

Octopus leaves her cave in a lively reef because she is shy and the seahorses there find her fascinating, but when she finds a quieter, more peaceful spot she misses her home and friends.

Shy Violet attempts to show another girl how she feels on Valentine's Day.