Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick Board book – 7 August 2001

Lovely little book. I got it for my 3 year old to help her with her rivalry with her sister. Every little helps.

If you haven't met Kevin Henkes or his little mice characters, you and your child (or your grandchild) are missing a great experience. In this book, Sheila Rae has a peppermint stick that she's having a hard time sharing. The illustrations are delightful, and the situations in all of Henkes' books are true to life, so any child can relate and learn something without a bit of sermonizing. If you like this story, try "Owen's Marshmallow Chick" and "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse". Don't miss the expression in his characters' eyes as you flip through the books. Your little ones will love reading and rereading them. The board books are just right for the tiniest hands. My one-year old grandson, three-year old granddaughter, and the students in my reading classes are all Kevin Henkes fans. If you have a chance to meet him, grab the opportunity. He's a shy, gifted author and illustrator.

Mouse Sheila Rae and her little mouse sister Louise teach my girls about sharing. My 3.5 year old loves this book and so does my one year old. We act out the roles of the sisters and take turns playing the big sister who keeps the peppermint stick to herself and the little sister who really really wants to try the candy. The sweet drawing at the end always prompts my biggest to hug her little sister. Sweet book! Only wish it were longer.

We have several of these books by Henkes, my daughter loves them!!

My client loves this book! Typical Sheila Ray behavior! Hahah super cute