At home Robin Hippo is full of energy and confidence. Going to different places though she is extremely shy and feels like hiding. To help with the worries about the first day of school, Robin's mom gives her a purple headband to help her feel brave. In her new classroom, she meets Marco Otter who is also having a tough time with his shyness. Together the two overcome their own fears in order to help each other problem solve and also learn that others can have the same things in common.
Here is a sweet and gentle story that may help kids break out of their shell on those first few days back to school. Whether they are a first time or returning student, everyone feels shy about a new classroom, new teacher and making friends. The text is easy to read aloud and the illustrations are in bold colors with wonderful expression of feelings. Together Robin and Marco find friendship helping each other through a tough day by turning their shyness into bravery. This story would make for a good discussion about feelings and how others feel. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-6.~
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