The Musicians of Bremen
A Grimm's Fairy Tale
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:16th Jun '22
Should be back in stock very soon
A classic Brothers Grimm tale, The Musicians of Bremen tells the story of four animal friends on a quest to become musicians and outsmart robbers.
In this enchanting new edition, The Musicians of Bremen brings to life a beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, illustrated by the talented Gerda Muller. The story follows four unlikely companions: a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster, who embark on an adventurous journey to become musicians in the town of Bremen. Each character has its own unique traits and aspirations, making their quest both entertaining and relatable for young readers.
As night falls, the companions find themselves cold and hungry, leading them to a cabin deep in the forest. However, this cabin is not what it seems; it is home to a band of robbers. The animals must band together, using their musical talents and teamwork to outsmart the thieves. This part of the tale emphasizes the importance of collaboration and showcases how, even when faced with challenges, working together can lead to success.
Children will delight in the whimsical illustrations and engaging narrative of The Musicians of Bremen. They will enjoy braying, barking, purring, and crowing along with the animal friends as they discover their individual strengths and the power of unity. This beautifully illustrated edition not only entertains but also teaches valuable lessons about self-worth and finding a place where one truly belongs.
'Ms. Muller's pictures strike a satisfying balance between humour and refinement.'
-- Wall Street Journal
'This lovely, graceful treatment of the Grimms classic folktale of four elderly animals will be a great update to library collections... Its hard to overstate the charm of Mullers illustrations. The characters have so much personality and yet retain their animal qualities: the dog stops to scratch his ear with his hind leg, the cat pokes curiously at a tiny snail, and the rooster puffs up his little wings when he gets ready to crow. Wonderful details on every page will make this a version children return to again and again.'
-- Youth Services Book Review, 5 stars
'In this new retelling from Floris Books, Gerda Muller's illustrations are extremely attractive. The endpapers are gorgeous.'
-- School Library Association
'Warm and lively illustrations.'
-- Homeschooling Abhi, Instagram
Praise for Gerda Muller:
'Unpredictable, stimulating and ultimately confidence-inducing ... Gerda Muller draws each activity and animal with great detail and attention. Leaf shapes are accurate, and the picture of the children making their hideout from sticks and leaves is as good as a scouting manual; for readers with access to woods this could prove to be a useful as well as a handsome book.'
-- The New York Times.com on A Year Around the Great Oak
'An exquisite work of art with a timeless quality... This is a must for all libraries and schools.'
-- Carousel on A Year Around the Great Oak
'A handsomely illustrated retelling of the classic cautionary tale, brooms and all.
-- Kirkus Reviews on The Sorcerers Apprentice
A beautiful interpretation of the classic story with fabulously intricate pictures which will give extra enjoyment.'
-- Creative Steps on Goldilocks and the Three Bears
'The beautifully detailed paintings invite close inspection as the seasons change.'
-- School Library Journal on A Year In Our New Garden
Gerda Mullers enchanting illustrations, filled with details, will keep little readers engaged.
-- San Francisco Book Review on A Year In Our New Garden
Exquisite in beauty and detail.
-- Youth Services Book Review on How Does My Fruit Grow?
ISBN: 9781782507925
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 505g
32 pages