Being called "shy" can feel like a double edged for many children. On top of feeling quiet or introverted, shy children are often made to feel that shyness is not normal or that it is a disadvantage. Poindexter Makes a Friend tells the story of Poindexter, a shy but friendly piglet who has trouble making friends. Children will find a relatable and positive role model in Poindexter who finds ways to use his interests to make friends. While volunteering at the library, he meets a a timid turtle who has a hard time coming out of his shell, literally and figuratively. The turtle comes to the library seeking a book on how to meet friends. A beautiful friendship is born when Poindexter uses his own shyness to help the turtle. Poindexter Makes a Friend teaches children to be comfortable with their own  unique personality traits; shyness doesn't have to be a setback. Poindexter finds ways to make his shyness work for him, at his own pace. After reading the book, encourage a shy child to make a list of their own interests and practice the steps that Poindexter uses to teach the timid turtle to make friends. This adorable book is absolutely heartwarming and has quickly become one of my favorites! Poindexter Makes a Friend is poised to become a classic.