Children's Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore
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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)
Book Details
Published
September 1, 1989
Publisher
Perfection Learning Prebound
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780812476286