Gopal and the Cowherd (Amar Chitra Katha)

Gopal the son of a poor widow had to go to school, passing through a forest, of which he was afraid. His mother told him to call for 'brother' lord Krishna. Gopal's fear was gone. His teacher was also convinced of the appearance of 'brother' at Gopal's calling. This story was included in "Cradle Tales of Hinduism" by Sister Nivedita, an Anglo-Irish social worker who converted to Hinduism as a disciple of Swami Vivekananda.