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In a gentle story from Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, a shy young girl finds exploring her new city and making friends overwhelming until a rescue dog helps her uncover the bravery that was always in her.

A young girl and her mother move to an apartment in a new city. Despite her mum''s efforts to take her out, the girl would rather play by herself in their cosy home she feels just fine on her own. Meeting any children her age has her hiding behind her mother's legs, and invitations to group activities has her in tears. That is, until she meets Millie, a rescue dog who is not too big, not too small, and kisses her arm when the girl nervously reaches out. With Millie, saying hello to new people isn't so scary, and maybe making a friend isn't either.

Through emotionally honest prose and soft, expressive illustrations, Lauren Castillo explores one girl's shyness and anxiety and how one dog's love helps her open up in a warm picture book that reminds

Just Like Millie

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    A Paperback by Lauren Castillo

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      Publisher Walker Books
      Imprint Walker Books Ltd
      Published 8 January 2024
      ISBN-13 9781529522112
      978-1529522112
      ISBN-10 1529522110
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      Baby, Toddler & Pre-School

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In a gentle story from Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, a shy young girl finds exploring her new city and making friends overwhelming until a rescue dog helps her uncover the bravery that was always in her.

      A young girl and her mother move to an apartment in a new city. Despite her mum''s efforts to take her out, the girl would rather play by herself in their cosy home she feels just fine on her own. Meeting any children her age has her hiding behind her mother's legs, and invitations to group activities has her in tears. That is, until she meets Millie, a rescue dog who is not too big, not too small, and kisses her arm when the girl nervously reaches out. With Millie, saying hello to new people isn't so scary, and maybe making a friend isn't either.

      Through emotionally honest prose and soft, expressive illustrations, Lauren Castillo explores one girl's shyness and anxiety and how one dog's love helps her open up in a warm picture book that reminds

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