Shy Charles, By Author/Illustrator Rosemary Wells (Ages 3-7), Paperback

Charles is a mouse of few words. He doesn’t like to talk, and he’s perfectly happy playing by himself — but his parents have other ideas. “It’s time he played football or joined the ballet,” says his father. So off Charles goes, curling up and pretending to sleep in ballet class, and faring even worse on the football field. Will anything bring Charles out of his shell?

Written and illustrated by beloved author Rosemary Wells, Shy Charles is a warm and gently humorous story that validates the experience of shy children while offering reassurance to the families who love them.

“A nicely told fable as helpful for their parents as for shy children in need of respect.” — The New York Times Book Review

“Wells has a time-tested talent for taking a keenly felt emotion — in this case shyness — and exploring it in a manner that is reassuring to young listeners.” — Booklist

Author/Illustrator: Rosemary Wells | Ages: 3–7 | Format: Paperback