You and Me, Me and You: Brothers: (Kids Books for Siblings, Gift for Brothers)

by Miguel Tanco

Overview

The beauty of the brotherly bond is on display in this touching tribute to a special sibling relationship. Whimsical illustrations capture the highlights of brotherhood: building sandcastles, flying a kite, making mischief, and cherishing childhood moments together. Bright pops of Pantone orange bestow each illustrated spread with charm, and a cloth spine adds a delightful specialness. At once a sweet picture book for young children and a treasured gift for parents, this heartfelt testament to the inimitable brotherly bond goes straight to the heart.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452165486
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	11/13/2018
Series:	You and Me, Me and You Series
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Miguel Tanco is the author and illustrator of more than 40 books, including You and Me, Me and You, which has been translated into 8 languages. Born in Spain, he now lives in Milan, Italy.

Editorial Reviews

"Whimsical outline illustrations in orange and black with plenty of white space add to the heart-tugging words about this special sibling relationship. Read with your kids to prepare for a new baby brother or with your boys anytime." —Imagination Soup

"Whimsical outline illustrations in orange and black with plenty of white space add to the heart-tugging words about this special sibling relationship. Read with your kids to prepare for a new baby brother or with your boys anytime." —Imagination Soup

"A playful ode to brotherly love." -Kirkus Reviews

"A playful ode to brotherly love." -Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2018-08-14

A playful ode to brotherly love.

Spare text, befitting the simple, accompanying line drawings of two brothers, describes the boys' relationship and its contradiction-laden companionability. "A brother is someone you run with…" reads the first spread, which shows an illustration of the brothers racing to an ice cream truck. A page turn reveals the opposing line after the ellipses—"and run from" as the littler brother high-tails it to the door while the elder one scowls at a broken toy on the facing page. These opposing scenes are representative of the ensuing spreads that depict the low-stakes ups and downs of brotherhood at home, on the playground, alone together, and with friends. The boys' caregivers are never depicted in text but appear in the backgrounds of several spreads, as does the family dog. Their visual characterizations are just one way that the energetic, expressive illustrations expand upon the text to give readers a full, satisfying understanding of the boys and their safe, playful world. The boys are paper-white, but other children depicted in group spreads display some racial diversity.

Sure to resonate with those lucky enough to share such a bond and to give others a peek into a familial ideal. (Picture book. 3-8)

Kirkus Reviews