Theme: Feeling shy. Introducing . . . Clammy Clam! It’s . . . Clammy Clam! And yet, Clammy Clam refuses to say a simple “hello.” In this tribute to the silent type, readers are reminded that kids can be unpredictable, requiring improvisation and compromise. Chris Raschka’s expert balance of visual and textual humor will bring even the shyest of readers out of their shells! READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS Buggy Bug Clammy Clam Cowy Cow Crabby Crab Doggy Dog Lamby Lamb Moosey Moose Whaley Whale Chris Raschka has published over 60 children’s books, including the 2012 Caldecott Medal winner A Ball for Daisy . His other books include the 2006 Caldecott Medal winner The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster; the Caldecott Honor book Yo! Yes? ; and the ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book Good Sports . He lives in New York City.