Little Sister and the Month Brothers

By Beatrice Schenk de Regniers

Book Overview

Little Sister is very busy doing all the work around the house and the yard. But she doesn't mind: she sings and hums, and she grows prettier and prettier as she does her chores. Her wicked stepmother and stepsister can't stand the fact that Little Sister is so happy. One day, they tell Little Sister to bring home violets in the middle of winter--or not to come home at all How Little Sister gets help from the Month Brothers in the forest offers a delightful twist on this Slavic version of Cinderella. Revised edition: This edition of Little Sister and the Month Brothers includes editorial revisions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477810463
• ISBN13: 9781477810460
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Two Lions
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

This twist on the Slavic version of Cinderella makes for a fine story reprinted from a 1976 classic

Beatrice Schenk de Regniers' LITTLE SISTER AND THE MONTH BROTHERS will reach ages 4-8 with its story of a little sister who's busy doing all the work around the house and yard. She grows prettier and prettier as she does her chores - but her wicked stepmother can't stand her happiness despite her chores. This twist on the Slavic version of Cinderella makes for a fine story reprinted from a 1976 classic inspired by a folktale the author heard as a child.