Brothers and Sisters, by Ariel Andrés Almada, Sonja Wimmer, Cuento de Luz; 1st edition, March 1, 2022, Hardcover, $16.95 (ages 4-8)
Brothers and Sisters, written by Ariel Andrés Almada and illustrated by Sonja Wimmer, is a tribute to siblings and their magical bonds.
It’s true that sometimes we fight when we want to play with the same toys. But when night falls, we snuggle up together and fall asleep while we read fairy tales to each other. We’re similar in so many ways! And we’re different in others. But one thing is for sure, and that is that we’ll always be there to help each other out. It doesn’t matter if stormy nights or evening shadows come to visit us. As long as we are together, we will get through them. We’ve learned so many things together, and discovered that the day and the night, even though they seem so different, form a part of the same melody.
Brothers and Sisters is an inclusive picture book, both for boys and girls, for brothers by blood and for brothers of life. Both sisters and brothers appear in this tale. —Synopsis provided by Cuento de Luz
Brothers and Sisters is the type of book that I can see adult siblings gifting each other. With the turn of each page, Sonja Wimmer’s exquisite illustrations bring back memories of times past. (The illustration of a brother cutting a sister’s hair on the title page was a common theme in my own house!)
This is an excellent choice for growing families and those that are already complete. Of particular note is the spread that talks about different types of brothers and sisters: “The ones who are born from the same mom, and the ones we find along the way.” Children of all shapes, sizes and colors are represented here, creating a universal read that should appeal to families big and small.
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