This was a cut book. The artwork was uniquely beautiful. I think the message would tie in well with any sort of kindness or bucket filling unit.

I thought this book was cute, but I would have preferred to see Peacock develop confidence from within himself, as opposed to having developed it because of another. Literally speaking, shyness, confidence, low self-esteem and introversion are four different things, and this book blends them together like they're one.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Peacock is a bit shy and doesn't show his feathers. He soon realizes that he can help his friends with his beautiful tail, and as he does, he gains more confidence.

Peacock is shy and is unable to make his tail fan. All his family try to encourage him but to no avail. One day he travels around to visit his friends and see what they think. Along the way, he helps several of them, using his tail each time. He is encouraged by them when they tell them his tail is beautiful and useful, soft and safe, and is shiny. All these comments give peacock some confidence. When he sees a beautiful peahen, he is attracted to her and before he realizes it, his tail has opened and his confidence has built. Everyone is happy and he feels positive about his tail, even with a missing feather. This is a cute book about building confidence, being shy and accepting yourself and any flaws you might think you have. Positive encouragement in realistic situations goes a long way to boost confidence in anyone, but especially shy individuals. This book's message is good for the little one and the adult sharing it with them. The illustrations are large, vibrant and fun, adding to the story. A cute book to share with kids lacking confidence in themselves.

Young peacock is encouraged by his family to display his beautiful tail feathers but he can’t seem to do it, so he goes for a walk. He helps a tortoise, some ants, and a bird, using his tail to help clean up or assist them in some way, which gives him the self-esteem to finally pop up his tail. The simple story works well for social and emotional learning, emphasizing the importance of helpfulness over good looks. The deeply colored watercolor illustrations add details to the story but are somewhat amateurish.

Peacock is too self-conscious to open his fan of tail feathers, despite the support and encouragement of his family. He goes to talk to his friends about it and, over the course of the afternoon, he learns a whole new way of thinking about his tail.

This is a nice story about self-confidence, but what makes it really special is the more complex message that, even though peacock's tail is beautiful and can be displayed to be admired, it's still a worthwhile and useful part of him even without being opened in a way he's not ready for. This is a very affirming way to think about things and would be a great lesson for young kids (albeit with some help from an adult reading partner to guide them through the message).

Along with great food for thought, the art is just lovely. The hand-drawn style illustrations are colorful, complex, and lively. Kids will be fascinated looking at them and can be encouraged to try their own hand at the style with some colored pencils.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

A beautiful story about a peacock who is kindhearted and super shy. However when he meets the right person (peacock if we want to be exact) he turns into a braver peacock. Also, I really loved the illustrations!!!

A book about confidence and selfless acts. The shy Peacock doesn't want to expose his tail but he spends his day using it to help others and without seeing his tail they know it is beautiful for his compassion. This builds up his confidence to finally express himself without any discomfort. Love the traditional art illustrated pages and how the artist portrayed the tortoise.

Peacock Is a Little Shy is a lovely book! I like the message of even if you're shy and unsure of yourself, you can still be a valuable part of a community and loved by many. And I love how that love helps Peacock eventually gain the confidence to be outgoing and his whole self to everyone around him. And the illustrations are beautiful.

Peacock is shy and doesn’t want to show his tail, so he lets it drag behind him. His family tries to encourage him to show his tail, to no avail. One day, he visits his friends in the forest. Their acceptance helps Peacock finally build

up his confidence. His tail now spreads fully and beautifully.

The moral of the story is that a bashful individual can gain confidence through acceptance. Even a bold child needs positive reinforcement.

The story is sweet and gets the message across well. The illustrations are simple, but bright and colorful. The print is small compared to the page. I would have preferred a more child-like font in a larger size.

This book would be an excellent reading tool for any pre-school and early elementary school classroom to demonstrate acceptance and confidence. The book would also be a beautiful addition to any child’s home library.

I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to reading other books by this author/illustrator.

I received this advanced reader’s copy from the Author Xiaoyu Jin, Illustrator Leying Li, Clavis Publishing, and NetGalley. This is a voluntary review, and all comments and opinions are entirely my own.

Peacock wants to spread his tail like the others, but it trails behind like a beautiful ornament. Family tries to encourage, but feelings of shyness prevail. So out to the forest where several friends need the kind of assistance only Peacock's tail can give. And then comes a big surprise!
Leying Li is the fantastic illustrator who brings brilliant color and more to the simple drawings. This is a great book to read WITH someone else, especially ESL.
I requested and received a free temporary e-book copy from Clavis Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you!
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The adorable picture book is about Peacock, who is a little shy and doesn't want to show off his beautiful tail. His family encourages him and gives him lots of advice, as do his friends, but in the end, Peacock has to do it himself and he does, beautifully. A sweet story about finding your own path with lovely art work.

This is a cute story about a peacock who is shy and doesn’t want to show his feathers. Throughout the book, he shares his feathers to help others and gains confidence. He realizes how beautiful and valuable his feathers are, even if he chooses to hide them. By the end, he is finally confident enough to show his feathers. My 4-year-olds enjoyed the story and bright beautiful illustrations.

Thank you Clavis Publishing and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A celebration of shyness, Xiaoyu has created a tale that doesn't shame children for feeling shy, but instead inspires confidence to be their true selves.

Peacock doesn't want to show his tail feathers to his friends. Through the book Peacock shares his feathers with his friends to help them, while learning about how to love himself and value his feathers. This is such an important lesson for children to learn about. They can value their own unique gifts and feel confident in sharing their talents with the world instead of feeling like they need to hide them. A message about opening yourself up to others, Peacock learns to open his tail by the end. He allows others to get close to him by conquering something scary and is proud of his ultimate accomplishment.

Filled with beautiful and vivid illustrations, children will be captivated by the colorful pictures as much as the story itself. This story was both entertaining and educational, which can be a tricky balance to maintain in a children’s book, and I will be suggesting it to teachers whenever possible. Incorporating difficult to navigate topics such as this into children's picture books is a tried and true way to teach an important life skill in a way that is fun. This would be an amazing addition for classroom libraries, counselling offices and more.

Thank you #NetGalley for the arc of 'Peacock is a Little Shy.'

There are some sweet moments in this picture book about a shy peacock who doesn't want to display his tail feathers like his fellow peacock friends. He slowly builds up confidence by helping his other friends in ways that only he can. There are certainly some readers who will enjoy this story and message.

Have you ever heard of the expression Proud as a Peacock. Peacock is a little shy and his peacock friends are encouraging him along with his parents to show those beautiful feathers. What a great lesson this brings to the little ones you love. Your toddler has gifts that he/she can share with the world. Take journey with Peacock as he discovers the beauty within.

A special thank you to Clavis Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

My 4 year old really enjoyed this book! I thought the story was relatable, to both bold and bashful children alike, and the pictures were beautiful! My son sometimes can be “quiet” at times, and this was such a perfect bedtime story for his developing confidence!

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was hopeful for this book. As a child, I was introverted and shy. There is a difference. I was hoping this story would touch on the fact that there may be overlap and that it is okay to be shy, as long as you are being true to and happy with yourself. Peacock was very helpful and kind,so it followed thst theme of finding his own worth. Pictures were cute but definitely in a more childlike way.

The main peacock helps others with his tail. It is a very heart-warming tale, with lovely illustrations that look hand-drawn. The book features lots of different animals, and I enjoyed the story of the peacock gaining more confidence throughout the book.

A beautiful message about confidence, taking time for yourself, and not being pressured into what others think is best for you! The illustrations accompany the story wonderfully!

Thank you to Net Galley & the publisher for allowing me to read this.