A Tale of Two Brothers - Hardcover

Hasler, Eveline

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 073582102X ISBN 13: 9780735821026

Publisher: North-South Books, 2006

Synopsis

Once, two brothers lived in a valley. Both brothers were physically deformed with humps on their backs. One brother was good and kind, helpful and friendly, and the other was the opposite. It was time to repair the old hut up in the mountains, but even though it was the lazy brother's turn, he didn't want to go. So the good brother went and did the job instead. On his way through the forest, he saw the beauty in everything he passed, from a sparkling stream to poisonous, iridescent mushrooms to a warty old toad. In the night, magical beings visited him. What happened that night changed both brothers' lives forever. This lyrical folktale reinforces the power of positive thinking.

About this title

About the Author:

Eveline Hasler's many books for children include a previous collaboration with kathi Bhend, A Tale of Two Brothers. Her work is known throughout the world and she has been honored with many international awards. Born in Switzerland, she lives and works there today.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-4–Two brothers have matching humps but they have very different personalities. Morris is happy with his life and celebrates the wonders around him. Boris is angry and treats the world with contempt. After a journey, Morris is rewarded for his kindness with the loss of his hump. Boris sees this change and sets out on the same journey. Yet, instead of disappearing, his hump grows larger. In the end, he realizes the error of his ways and resolves to change. The illustrations, which alternate between black-and-white ink drawings and full-color spreads and panels, evoke a feeling of mystery and have hidden creatures in the trees and bushes. However, the details are tiny and will be difficult to share with a group. While the story shares elements of many traditional tales, the focus on the appreciation of nature and enjoyment of life sets it apart.–Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: North-South Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 073582102X
• ISBN 13: 9780735821026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 44
• Illustrator: Bhend Kathi