Just Like Millie
Just Like Millie by Lauren Castillo, published by Candlewick Press in 2024, is a 40-page picture book that tells the story of a shy young girl navigating the challenges of moving to a new city. As she struggles to connect with her surroundings and peers, her journey takes a turn when she meets Millie, a rescue dog who helps her discover her own bravery. The narrative captures the girl’s feelings of anxiety and isolation, highlighting her gradual transformation through the bond she forms with Millie.
Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of emotions such as shyness and self-esteem, as well as themes related to family and friendship. The story is complemented by soft, expressive illustrations that enhance the emotional depth of the text. Through the girl’s experiences and her relationship with Millie, the book conveys a message about the importance of companionship in overcoming fears and embracing new experiences. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for young readers who may relate to the challenges of making new friends and adapting to change.
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In a gentle story from Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, a shy young girl finds exploring her new city and making friends overwhelming–until a rescue dog helps her uncover the bravery that was always in her.
A young girl and her mother move to an apartment in a new city. Despite her mother’s efforts to take her out, the girl would rather play by herself in their cozy home–she feels just fine on her own. Introductions to children her age have her hiding behind her mother’s legs, and invitations to group activities have her in tears. That is, until she meets Millie, a rescue dog who is not too big, not too small, and kisses her arm when the girl nervously reaches out. With Millie, saying hello to new people isn’t so scary . . . and maybe making a friend isn’t either. Through emotionally honest prose and soft, expressive illustrations, Lauren Castillo explores one girl’s shyness and anxiety–and how one dog’s love helps her open up–in a warm picture book that reminds readers of how the right companion can make the world feel like a less frightening place.
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