Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Just Like Millie by Lauren Castillo - ADVISABLE

Just Like Millie by Lauren Castillo. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick Press, 2024. $18. 9781536224818

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SOME

A little girl moved with her  mother to a new city. She was happy on her own and not willing to interact with other children. When she showed her shyness, her mother would give her a hug and say, "It's Ok". Eventually, her mother took her to a dog shelter and let her choose a pet. She chose Millie. Millie was not shy around other dogs and made friends easily. Will Millie help the girl overcome her shyness?

Castillo tells a sweet story to encourage young children who are shy.  She lets them know that it's ok to feel shy. She also shows a tool that can help a shy child; a friend that can lead the way. Castillo's illustrations are simple, yet tell the story well. Various ethnicities are displayed in the illustrations. 

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