Sheila Rae, the Brave facts for kids
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| Author | Kevin Henkes |
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| Illustrator | Kevin Henkes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Mouse Books |
| Genre | Children's story |
| Publisher | HarperCollins The Living Books Company |
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Publication date
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August 17, 1987 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-688-07155-4 |
| Preceded by | A Weekend with Wendell |
| Followed by | Chester's Way |
Sheila Rae, the Brave is a popular children's picture book. It was written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes. The book was published by HarperCollins and The Living Books Company in 1987.
This book is the seventh one written by Kevin Henkes. It is also the second book in his "Mouse Books" series. The story before this one was A Weekend with Wendell. The next book in the series was Chester's Way.
What's the Story About?
The main character is a mouse named Sheila Rae. She loves to tell everyone how brave she is. Sheila Rae often boasts that nothing scares her.
She likes to show off her bravery to her friends and classmates. For example, she once tied up Wendell with her skipping rope. She did this when he tried to take her rope.
Sheila Rae also teases her younger sister, Louise. She makes fun of Louise for being afraid of small things.
But one day, something unexpected happens. Sheila Rae takes a different way home from school. She gets lost and feels scared for the first time. This is when Louise, her little sister, becomes brave. Louise helps Sheila Rae overcome her fear and find her way home.
Other Versions of the Story
Computer Game Adaptation
The book Sheila Rae, the Brave was turned into a computer game. This game was an interactive storybook. Living Books created it in 1996.
The computer game tells the same story as the book. You can play it in both English and Spanish. It also includes fun extras like a "Sing-a-Long" song. There is also a "Map Game" to play.
