Book description
Every day after school, little Hannah sees her classmate's dog, Sugar. All the other kids love to play with Sugar, but Hannah politely declines; she just can't conquer her fear of dogs. But one day Sugar goes missing, and Hannah joins the search to help her classmate recover her pet.…
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1 author picked Hannah and Sugar as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Here’s a book about being shy in a world that rewards the bold.
Sugar is the beloved therapy dog at school. She puts people at ease. Kids, teachers, parents, all give her pets. But not Hannah. Whenever it’s her turn, she shrinks away. Then, when Sugar gets lost, Hannah finds herself reaching out to calm her. Her fear evaporates when Sugar’s the one in need. Kate Berube evokes Hannah’s quiet bravery with a beautifully-timed wordless scene.
When I was Hannah’s age, I was shy too. I hid when I thought my teacher was going to give me a shot. But…
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