Social-Emotional Learning Books by Shamirrah Hill
The Shy Monster
The Shy Monster
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If your child is struggling with shyness or social anxiety, this book is exactly what you need to support & encourage him or her.
The Shy Monster is an adorable story about a little girl who struggles to overcome her shyness. Her shyness is depicted as a mean monster who bullies her, making her scared to speak up and go after her dreams. One day, she learns a new strategy for overcoming her fears. Join her in her transformational journey as she develops her courage and self-confidence.
This book is perfect for elementary school children ages 6 - 10 who struggle with
- shyness
- social anxiety
- fear
- making friends
- adjusting to a new school
- trying new activities
- using their voice
- expressing themselves
This colorful picture book teaches social-emotional learning (SEL) and equips children to grow in the areas of
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Awareness
- Social Awareness
- Self-Esteem
- Bravery/Courage
The rhyming pattern of the story & the confidence-building affirmations included, make this book fun, memorable, and powerful. Children will be able to recite the affirmation they learn in this book anytime they start feeling shy, so they will remember…
Shy Monster, your voice can’t hurt me
I do not believe what you say
You can say scary things if you want to
but I’m going to speak up anyway!
Parents, Educators, & Counselors
You will love the discussion questions and social-emotional development tips included in this book. The author, Shamirrah Hill, was once a shy little girl and is a former K - 12 theatre teacher who has over 15 years of experience in helping kids break out of their shells through the performing arts. The discussion questions, which she’s used in many of her classrooms, will help your little ones process the story and make connections to their own lives. The Shy Monster also makes a great birthday gift & is a great classroom tool for helping confident students to develop compassion for their less confident classmates. (For a FREE confidence-building lesson plan & coloring page, visit the author’s profile!)
Librarians & Bookstore Owners
Adding this book to your collection is a perfect way to support diversity and representation in children’s literature. This book is written by a Black author, includes illustrations by an African-American illustrator, and features a young Black girl as the main character.
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When we got the book in the mail the kids kept asking and asking me to read it to them. The cover art is really intriguing. (My kids are 2-7). As I read, they were captivated. When we were done we had an interesting conversation about being shy. They talked about different moments where the shy monster bullied them. It was cool because we talked about the difference between the shy monster's voice and other voices they feel...and how to distinguish. The same day we got the book, there were multiple moments throughout the day where they identified when the shy monster was present in them or in other people. "Look, she has a shy monster" they said as we watched a movie. What an awesome book! I also loved that the words rhymed. Made it fun to read.
The Shy Monster is a great book. I could relate to the character in the book. When I was younger I missed out on a lot of things that I wanted to do because I let my shyness get in the way. This is a great story that will help break the shy kids out of their shells.
Great book! Parents and kids will love it. This book is a great way to address shyness.
A storyline that’s relevant and identifiable that’s faced by so many of us.
Very good book for my daughter