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Sheila Rae, the Brave

by Kevin Henkes

A sisterly lesson in bravery and support

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A sisterly lesson in bravery and support

Sheila Rae’s confidence is tested when a familiar walk turns into an unfamiliar route and she gets lost. Her younger sister Louise, whom Sheila Rae had teased for being cautious, becomes part of the story’s account of sibling care. The picture-book premise pairs a child’s bold claims about fearlessness with the limits of bravado, keeping the focus on how sisters respond to one another when circumstances change.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in stories about siblings and family relationships
  • Young readers exploring themes of fear, confidence, and asking for or receiving help

Themes

Sibling supportBravery and fearFamily relationships

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Book overview

Sheila Rae, the Braveis a warm, humorous, and loving story of sibling sympathy and support. Just because Sheila Rae is older, she doesn't always know better!

This classic picture book about overcoming fear is written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon.

"I am very brave," Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything--not thunder, not lightning, not the big black dog at the end of the block. And when she wanted to walk home a new way and Louise wouldn't, she called her sister a scaredy-cat and set out alone. But all the bravado in the world failed to help when Sheila Rae found herself lost. Luckily, her sister was not far behind.

"Children will love it."--School Library Journal

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