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Overview
The classic picture-story about five clever brothers, each with a different extraordinary ability, has been in print for over 50 years. "An original nonsense tale told with...spirit and gusto." — The Horn Book
Five brothers who look just alike outwit the executioner by using their extraordinary individual qualities.
Synopsis
The classic story about five clever brothers, each with a different extraordinary ability is "a dramatic retelling of an old Chinese tale." (The New York Public Library)." . . . when Bishop makes the tall brother stretch, the sea-swallower work, or the robust one hold his breath, young children will laugh and laugh."--New York Herald Tribune Books. Full color.
Publishers Weekly
The beloved story of five brothers who use their special powers to rescue the First Brother from being unfairly put to death. Ages 4-8. (May)