"Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart" by Vera B. Williams tells the story of two sisters, Amber and Essie, who navigate their daily lives with courage and intelligence. Amber is the brave one, always ready to face challenges head-on, while Essie, the smaller sister, uses her cleverness to solve problems. Together, they experience a series of adventures that highlight themes of resilience, sibling love, and the power of imagination. Through their interactions and the support they provide each other, the book celebrates individuality and the importance of companionship in overcoming life's obstacles. It's a heartfelt tale about growing up and facing fears. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Live Oak Readalongs .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

This book was published in 2009 by Greenwillow Books .

Vera B. Williams began her career in children's books by illustrating Hooray for Me!, written by Remy Charlip with Lilian Moore. Her beloved A Chair for My Mother won multiple awards, including a Caldecott Honor, and "More, More, More," Said the Baby also received a Caldecott Honor. Vera B. Williams was the recipient of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award; she was awarded the 2009 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature; and she was the US nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004. Vera B. Williams died on October 16, 2015, shortly before this book was completed.