Second-grader Rosa wants to read her favorite book during read aloud at school, but she feels too shy. Her teacher encourages her to practice reading aloud to build up courage. Throughout the week, Rosa practices reading aloud to various animals in her backyard. She feels braver every day. When Leo moves in next door, Rosa has to decide if she's finally ready to read aloud to another person and discovers that it's easier to be brave with a little imagination and encouragement from friends. Addresses the following social and emotional learning skills: [€[ Shows perseverance in learning a new skill [€[ Expresses what is needed to stay on task [€[ Takes positive steps to manage self when overwhelmed " Oh Rosa, you captured perfectly the feelings of many kids in school...I found my hand in the air after reading your story." -- Russ Cox "Children's Book author and illustrator" Second-grader Rosa wants to read her favorite book during read aloud at school, but she feels too shy. Her teacher encourages her to practice reading aloud to build up courage. Throughout the week, Rosa practices reading aloud to various animals in her backyard. She feels braver every day. When Leo moves in next door, Rosa has to decide if she's finally ready to read aloud to another person"€"and discovers that it's easier to be brave with a little imagination and encouragement from friends. Addresses the following social and emotional learning skills: [€[ Shows perseverance in learning a new skill [€[ Expresses what is needed to stay on task [€[ Takes positive steps to manage self when overwhelmed About the Creators Jenny Rose is a writer and picture book author. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, daughters, collie pups, and pet rabbits. For more about Jennifer and her books, visit her website at jennyrosebooks.com. Lisa M. Griffin is a freelance children's book illustrator. She received her BFA in visual design and illustration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She has illustrated over a dozen books, including her very own Hey Goose! What's Your Excuse? (Boys Town Press, 2017) and Green-Eyed Goose (Boys Town Press, 2018). She lives in New Hampshire with her family. For more about Lisa and her books, visit her website at lisamgriffin.com. Jenny Rose is a writer and picture book author. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, daughters, collie pups, and pet rabbits. For more about Jennifer and her books, visit her website at jennyrosebooks.com. Lisa M. Griffin is a freelance children's book illustrator. She received her BFA in visual design and illustration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She has illustrated over a dozen books, including her very own Hey Goose! What's Your Excuse? (Boys Town Press, 2017) and Green-Eyed Goose (Boys Town Press, 2018). She lives in New Hampshire with her family. For more about Lisa and her books, visit her website at lisamgriffin.com.