I chose the book, Sheila
Rae, The Brave for my book talk. Of all the children's books I read during
this course, this was by far my favorite.
Kevin Henkes is one
of my favorite author/illustrators of all time. I have read many of his
classics, like: Chrysanthemum, Owen, Lilly's Purple Plastic
Purse, Kitten's First Full Moon, and Old Bear. While many of
his characters are mice, they are very relatable. This story--Sheila Rae,
the Brave--is no different. It's a touching story about a mouse that isn't
afraid of anything. She is one tough cookie! She isn't
afraid of spiders, the dark, thunder, lightning, or even the principal. “At
dinner, Sheila Rae made believe that the cherries in her fruit cocktail were
the eyes of the dead bears, and she ate five of them!”
This all changes,
though, when Sheila Rae gets lost on her way home from school. This leaves her
feeling lonely and scared for the first time. Do you think she finds her way
home in the end? You’ll just have to read to find out. And what’s great about
this book is that you can even “read the pictures.” Kevin Henkes does a great
job telling his stories through his detailed, realistic illustrations. Make
sure to check out this fun story—or any story written by Kevin Henkes. You are
sure to love it!
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