Greg is terribly, terribly shy. He's often called Red because he blushes so easily, and he hates everything red. It is strange, therefore, that when he goes with his parents to choose a pet, he chooses a red goldfish. He and Shy Guy strike up a deep friendship, and through the goldfish, Greg's world opens up in many unlikely ways. He ends up by giving a talk at school about Shy Guy. The illustrations are superb. In the beginning all the people have large noses and spiky teeth, and Greg actually seems to hide behind his nose. But as he becomes more sure of himself, the noses become friendly and expressive, and the teeth disappear - and Greg's nose turns up so we can see his smile. An original and charming production.