When Howard the Coward wakes up in the middle of the night, he's parched. He desperately needs a glass of water, but that requires facing a gauntlet of scary things to make it to the kitchen. Even then, he's not safe as strange noises from outside send shivers down his spine. Written in rhyme and perfectly capturing an incredibly common childhood experience, author Hunter Cambon and illustrator Patrick Laurent bring Howard to life as he faces his fears one step at a time... eventually becoming Howard the Brave! This book is sure to be an instant classic and beloved by children everywhere-especially those who desperately need a drink of water!