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Amazon Editors recommend this book for children reading with help and building independent reading skills.

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…

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1 author picked Sheila Rae, the Brave as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

My kiddo loves the dynamic between the mouse siblings, the adorable illustrations, and the details of how Sheila Rae moves through the world, pretending that cherries are eyeballs and sticks are monster fingers to be broken.

We talk a lot about bravery, and how being brave doesn’t mean not being scared, but persevering and asking for help when you are scared.

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Boomer Sees the Town by Diann Floyd Boehm,

Discover the first adventure in the Curious Bunny series!

In Boomer Sees the Town, Boomer leaves the forest to explore the wonders, sounds, and surprises of the big city. Perfect for curious minds and early readers, this heartwarming children’s story encourages imagination, discovery, and kindness.

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