Too Shy to Sing: A Courageous Story About Joining the Christmas Choir for First Time, Girls Ages 4-6

Maple the fox loves to sing, but only when no one is listening.When her teacher announces the Christmas choir, Maple's ears droop all the way down. What if she sounds wrong? What if everyone stares? She would rather stay quiet in her own little world.But Mama has a secret trick. Smell the cookies, breathe in. Blow out the candle, breathe out. It is simple, it is real, and it just might be enough to help a shy heart find its voice.With gentle rhymes, cozy winter illustrations, and a breathing exercise real families can use again and again, Too Shy to Sing follows Maple's journey from hiding her voice to standing on stage and singing her very first note in front of a crowd.This heartwarming picture book is perfect for: - Shy or nervous children learning to face new challenges- Parents and teachers looking for a simple, real calming technique to teach kids- Christmas and holiday reading, gift giving, and bedtime stories- Anytime a child feels too scared to try something newEvery voice is beautiful, even the quiet ones. Read Too Shy to Sing together, and try the breathing trick tonight.