Shark wants to get up in front of the class during show-and-tell, but he feels a bit shy. Is there anything he can do to feel better? This relatable story helps kids identify their feelings and provides useful tools for managing emotions.

Shark Feels Shy is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of shyness and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Shark wants to participate in his class's 'Show and Tell' but he feels too shy to come forward. Luckily his teacher has a good idea to help him build confidence. The Emotion Ocean series of picture books for children aged 4 plus are a great way to promote discussion of feelings and emotions, help build positive relationships and boost self-esteem and good behaviour. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the RSE curriculum 2020 and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss virtues and values. The stories are accompanied by fun and humourous illustrations which really engage young children.

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