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Sheila Rae, the Brave Hardcover – Picture Book, August 17, 1987

by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 651 ratings
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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, Shelia Rae, the Brave is a warm, humorous, and loving story of sibling sympathy and support. Just because Sheila Rae is older, she doesn't always know better!

"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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  1. Reading age
    2 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    500L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.32 x 9.88 inches
  7. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  8. Publication date
    August 17, 1987
  9. ISBN-10
    0688071554
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0688071554
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A mouse both boastful and fearless, Sheila Rae decides to go home from school by taking a new route. She walks backwards with her eyes closed, growls at dogs and cats, climbs trees, turns new corners and crosses different streetsand ends up in the middle of unfamiliar territory. Lost and sad, she thinks of home, her parents and her timid sister Louise. As soon as she cries for help, who should appear but Louise, who swings down from a tree branch and saves Sheila Rae from harm. She had followed her older sister, and she knows the way back. Everything that happens here is completely credible, hence appealing to kids' intuitionsmost get carried away sometimes and learn their limitations the hard way. Henkes's illustrations show rainbow-colored forests, mellow graffiti-scrawled fences and one very confident character, Sheila Rae. But little Louise steals the show. Ages 5-8.
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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 Fearless mouse Sheila Rae is not afraid of anything, and she flaunts her confidence by confronting real and imagined terrors daily (her imagined ones are particularly creative and funny). Finally Sheila Rae decides on a new challenge: she will go home from school a new way. When she gets hopelessly lost, her courage falters, but scaredy-cat little sister Louise has been surreptitiously following Sheila Rae, and proves her own bravery by leading her sister safely home. Louise mimics her sister's undaunted style all the way home (``She growled at stray dogs, and bared her teeth at stray cats''), thus providing a strong language pattern for new readers. Bouncy watercolors in spring-like colors with some pen-and-ink detailing highlight Sheila Rae's bravado in an engaging and amusing way, and Henkes provides Sheila Rae, Louise, and their school friends with highly expressive faces. Children will respond to both the humor of the story and the illustrations and to the challenge of facing fears head-on. Librarians can share this one with small groups or recommend it for patrons without fear, for children will love it. David Gale, ``School Library Journal''
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books; First Edition (August 17, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0688071554
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688071554
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 500L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.32 x 9.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 651 ratings

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Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly’s Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in Penny and Her Doll and Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a New York Times Book Review piece about A Good Day, wrote, “It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius.” Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers, The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for Olive’s Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels Junonia, Bird Lake Moon, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. You can visit him online at www.kevinhenkes.com.

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I can't even begin to describe the horror after I bought this book for my granddaughter of what was on the pages! It is so disturbing I can't believe that these other reviews are real! I have never seen anything so sick and twisted in a children's book!!!! One excerpt: "Sheila Ray made believe the cherries in her fruit cocktail where the eyes of dead bears and she ate five of them" I would give it a negative-5 star review if I could. Totally unacceptable reading for any child... or human being for that matter!!!! You can NOT un-see this!
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K. Lafond
5.0 out of 5 stars What a delightful story
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
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My girls loved this book growing up. We bought this one for a baby shower so another generation can enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Found It
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I’ve always wanted this book as it’s my name! The best part about this used one was it has been autographed by the author which was a pleasant surprise. I reached out to the seller beforehand and they responded immediately addressing my request. I was very pleased with the condition of the book and enjoyed reading it. It now sits proudly in my bookshelf.
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Julie Brunke
5.0 out of 5 stars Sisterly love
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Bought these for 2 sisters. Wonderful story about how important it is to be there for each other.
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Jessica Heal McBride
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book quality
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My daughter received a copy of this book at school and it ended up being damaged. She was so excited when I got her this replacement book. It was in great condition and it was cheap as well.
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Kathleen Welsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Written by one of my Favorite Children's Authors
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Shelia Ray the Brave is a fun book written by Kevin Henkes. Having stalked kiddingly) and speaking with Kevin Henkes at a Children's Literature Conference, he loves the characters in his books. They each have their own distinct personality and are very fun. Children enjoy reading Sheila Rae, the Brave and they especially love it as a read aloud!
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Delores Berkas
4.0 out of 5 stars I notice a difference in vocabulary and story that make ...
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I notice a difference in vocabulary and story that make some stories more suitable for one age group over another. Is it possible to include such information in the review?
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Hollyann
5.0 out of 5 stars Kevin Henkes is amazing. I always read a great amount of his ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017
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Kevin Henkes is amazing. I always read a great amount of his books for my first grade students. His books teach being a responsible student and how to deal with different life situations. This book has great vocabulary to share and teach students. A must buy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 3 year old loves this book
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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3 year old daughter loves this book - great pics and story. Actually keeps her attention. Would give as a gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Arthur
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2020
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Great book, my children both love it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super good
Reviewed in France on March 5, 2020
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My son likes all the books written by Kevin kenkes.
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Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutamente necessário
Reviewed in Brazil on March 21, 2017
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Mais do que um livro infantil, é um clássico infantil americano utilizado em salas de aulas de todos os Estados Unidos. Vale a pena ler para alunos, e discutir sua proposta com as crianças. Muito interessante e útil.
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Jürgen Bernhard
4.0 out of 5 stars Sheila Rae, die Mutige
Reviewed in Germany on October 30, 2014
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ausgezeichnet, jedoch schade, dass nur eine Kassette dabei ist, denn hören und dabei mitlesen und die sehr gelungenen Illustrationen zu sehen, spricht gleich mehrere Sinne an und ist gehirn-gerecht!
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LifeWithSams
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2018
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The story takes an interesting turn and gives the reader a sense of confidence to know that even the bravest of us will sometimes be scared.
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