About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a public performance or a high-stakes school event and is terrified of the 'what if' scenarios. It is a perfect choice for children who feel a disconnect between their vibrant, confident selves at home and their shy, quiet personas in the classroom. Through the story of Tommy and his parrot Clarence, the book addresses the universal experience of performance anxiety and the fear of social embarrassment. Tommy is incredibly proud of his talking bird, but when he brings him to school for show and tell, Clarence remains stubbornly silent. This 24-page picture book uses humor and relatability to explore themes of resilience, self-confidence, and the reality that things do not always go as planned. It is ideally suited for the 5 to 8 age range, providing a safe space to discuss the vulnerability of sharing your private world with your peers and the strength found in staying persistent when things get awkward.
