Turtle Comes Out of Her Shell - A book about feeling shy - Author Sue Graves

A gentle and empowering story about shyness, bravery, and finding your voice.

Turtle loves to sing — but not in front of others. When her school announces a talent show, she wants to take part but feels far too shy to sign up. With help from her friends and a plan that works for her, Turtle finds the courage to step out of her shell and share her voice.

This delightful story introduces young children to the importance of building confidence, speaking up, and finding supportive ways to manage big feelings like shyness. Includes thoughtful activity suggestions and conversation starters to explore the themes together.

Why we — and schools — like it:

• Helps children understand and manage shyness in a positive, age-appropriate way.
• Encourages empathy and peer support through a relatable story.
• Supports emotional development in early childhood education (EYFS & KS1).

Also available in the Behaviour Matters series:

• Sloth Gets Busy
• Giraffe Is Left Out
• Lion’s in a Flap

Perfect for early years classrooms, libraries, and homes.

Author: Sue Graves, Publisher: Hachette, Series: Behaviour Matters
Format: Picture Book, Pages: 32, Recommended Age: EYFS & KS1