The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop, Kurt Wiese (Illustrator)
BUY IT NEW
- $5.99 Online price$5.39 Member price(Save 10%)Limited Time Offer! Everyone receives the Member Price on books.
See Details
Reserve it at BN.com & pick it up in 60 minutes at your local store.
Enter a zip code
(Paperback - Reissue)
- Age Range: 4 to 8
- Pub. Date: June 1996
- 64pp
- Sales Rank: 16,832
Buy it Used: 22 copies from $1.99 See All Available
Customers who bought this also bought
Product Details
- ISBN-13: 9780698113572
- ISBN: 0698113578
- Edition Number: 1
- Edition Description: Reissue
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.
Annotation
Five brothers who look just alike outwit the executioner by using their extraordinary individual qualities.
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)
More Reviews and RecommendationsCustomer Reviews
- Reader Rating:
- Ratings: 11Reviews: 10
- See All Reviews
My favorite childhood bookby Kayla3
Reader Rating:
See Detailed Ratings
June 06, 2009: I don't know why, but this book has intrigued me since I was a child. It has always been one of my favorites because it allowed me to use my imagination. My 3 children each loved this book. Not a glitzy, colorfully illustrated book, but the story line is fun!
I Also Recommend: Harold and Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition.
This book is truly a classic.by Anonymous
Reader Rating:
See Detailed Ratings
May 27, 2008: I remember reading this book in elementary school and I loved it. Now, I am enjoying this book with my children.
Loading...