"Shy Willow" by Vico Ortiz follows the journey of Willow, a sweet but introverted young person who navigates the complexities of self-acceptance and friendship. Struggling with their shy nature, Willow finds solace in their love for art and a secret crush on a charismatic classmate. As they encounter various challenges, including the pressures of social expectations and the need to voice their true self, Willow learns the importance of embracing vulnerability. The story beautifully captures the struggles of growing up, the fears of being misunderstood, and the transformative power of connection and authenticity in forging meaningful relationships. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2021 by Dreamscape Media .