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Sheila Rae, a typical kindergarten-aged girl, takes pride in protecting her younger sister Louise. One day, however, Sheila becomes lost and frightened, and it's Louise who bravely rescues her sibling and leads her back to safety. The story highlights themes of courage, sibling support, and overcoming fear in a child-friendly context.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kevin Henkes
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