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Author(s):

Illustrator/Photographer/Artist:

Publisher:

Copyright Date:

Genre:

Brief Annotation:

Your Rating (1-5) and why:

Readers who will like this book:

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Question to ask about this book before a read aloud:

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2. Grade Level Equivalent (grade):
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Monday, February 13, 2012

Sheila Rae, The Brave

Book Title: Sheila Rae, The Brave

Author(s): Kevin Henkes

Illustrator/Photographer/Artist: Kevin Henkes

Publisher: Scholastic

Copyright Date: 1987

Genre: Fantasy

Brief Annotation: Sheila Rae is a brave mouse that isn’t afraid of anything. Louise, her sister was always jealous that her sister was so brave. One day Sheila Rae took a different way home from school, because she was so brave. She got lost along the way and began to get very frightened. She sat down in the strange woods and cried because she was lost. Louise had followed her sister and she knew the way home! They both went home and Sheila Rae was so happy that her brave little sister was there to help her back home.

Your Rating (1-5) and why: 4 – It was a good book about being safe and always making sure that you are paying attention. It was an easy read for children and the illustrations are well done. It also shows children that it is ok to ask for help some times.

Readers who will like this book: Children who think that they can conquer all or children who are scary of a lot of things will like this book. They can learn how to be brave.

Question to ask about this book before a read aloud: Have you ever found yourself scared and unsure what to do?

Optional, but noted as extra effort:

1. Interest Level (age): PreK – 2

2. Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 2.3

3. List awards: None

4. Does this book have a book trailer? No

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  1. Suzy Kaback & FamilyFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I think this book is also about siblings--sisters in particular--and how being a younger sibling can be a challenge. I'd use the book in a unit on families, along with the Arthur books, Wiliam's Doll, A Baby Sister for Frances, Seven Silly Eaters, and another great title by Kevin Henkes called Julius, Baby of the World.

    How's that for some recommendations?

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