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The Shy Creatures

by David W. Mack · 2007

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What does a shy girl want to be when she grows up? A doctor, but not just any doctor—this little girl wants to care for creatures who may seem intimidating, but are really very shy, just like she is.

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David Mack's extraordinary picture book debut is perfect to read aloud with creatures little and big, shy and outgoing, who believe in the magic of imagination.

Genre
paranormalparanormalMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 48 pages
Form
graphic novelsgraphic novelsMore like thisLess of this

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