Sweeping Up the Heart

Lilly's Big Day

BIRD LAKE MOON

Penny and Her Marble

Billy Miller Makes a Wish

Sun & Spoon

Olive's Ocean

Chrysanthemum

Sheila Rae, the Brave is a children's book by Kevin Henkes that tells the story of a young mouse named Sheila Rae who prides herself on being brave. She isn't afraid of anything, not thunder, not dark corners, not big dogs, and she even steps on cracks in the sidewalk without fear. One day, Sheila Rae decides to walk home from school using a new route to prove her bravery. However, she soon becomes lost and her confidence falters. Feeling scared and alone, she calls out for her sister, Louise. To Sheila Rae's surprise, it is her quieter and more cautious sister who finds her and leads her safely home. Along the way, Sheila Rae holds onto Louise's tail, realizing that her sister has her own form of bravery. The story ends with the two sisters walking home hand in hand, with Sheila Rae acknowledging and appreciating Louise's quiet courage. The book celebrates the themes of bravery, sibling support, and the understanding that there are different ways to be brave.

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Sweeping Up the Heart

Kevin Henkes, 2019

Lilly's Big Day

Kevin Henkes, 2006

BIRD LAKE MOON

Kevin Henkes, 2008

Penny and Her Marble

Kevin Henkes, 2013

Billy Miller Makes a Wish

Kevin Henkes, 2021

Sun & Spoon

Kevin Henkes, 1997

Olive's Ocean

Kevin Henkes, 2001

Chrysanthemum

Kevin Henkes, 2022