Kim, Jaime. Shy Robin and the First Day of School. Jaime Kim, Illus. Candlewick, 06/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-0929-7. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL.
Robin, a normally confident hippo, is nervous and shy on her first day of school. She behaves kindly when Oscar, an otter, has trouble speaking up to tell the class his name. Kindness is key in this story of two kids helping each other cope in an unfamiliar situation. The digitally created illustrations are sweet, though slightly lacking in energy. The large variety of animals convey the impression of a multi-ethnic environment.
Kathy L. Haug—LibraryKat’s Practiced Eye Proofreading