Sasha Feels Shy: A reassuring picture book for all little wolf cubs who need a bit more time to join in
By (Author) Natalia Shaloshvili
Illustrated by Natalia Shaloshvili
Walker Books Ltd
Walker Books Ltd
1st November 2025
11th September 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
Picture storybooks
Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Hardback
32
Width 128mm, Height 198mm, Spine 21mm
270g
I just want to hide behind mummy!
Sasha has been invited to a playdate at Leo's. Leo bounces up and down as he wants to play cafe, start a band, and fly to the moon. It's all too much for Sasha who wants to go back home. How can Sasha manage her shyness and show Leo that she really does want to make friends
A reassuring story for anyone who has ever felt shy, and for those of us who need more time to warm up socially. In a world that focuses on extroverts, this little wolf cub shows that introverts enjoy company too ... when they're ready to play!
A funny, heartwarming picture book that explores shyness with empathy, by the award-winning creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps.
Natalia Shaloshvili is the creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps, which is her first UK-originated picture book. Originally from Ukraine, Natalia has published a number of picture books before moving to the UK, and she started her career as a fashion and editorial illustrator. Natalia was one of the Winning Illustrators at the 2024 Bologna Childrens Book Fair (chosen from over 3,500 submissions). She enjoys working with traditional materials such as acrylic and watercolour pencils, and now lives in London. Her popular instagram account is nataly_owl, where she has 213K followers.