Books like Little Sister and the Month Brothers by Beatrice Schenk De Regniers
Based on a traditional Slavic folktale, the story follows Little Sister as she is guided by the mystical Month Brothers. Their magical assistance enables her to perform seemingly impossible chores, ultimately exposing and undoing the greed of her stepmother and stepsister. Through this adaptation, readers encounter classic folklore themes of kindness, ingenuity, and the triumph of virtue over vice.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Beatrice Schenk De Regniers
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