The Bremen-Town Musicians

By Ilse Plume

Book Overview

A Caldecott Honor Book interprets the classic story of friendship, loyalty, and music.

A donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster meet up along a roadside. Each seeking a new adventure, they decide to go to Bremen-Town to be street musicians.

There they discover a cozy cabin . . . but it's occupied by robbers It's up to the four friends to scare the robbers away in the most inventive way they can, opening up a warm, safe home for the new pals to settle into together.

This classic tale is lovingly told and accompanied by charming, award-winning illustrations. With themes of bravery, kindness, and living each day to the fullest, it's a perfect read-aloud.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440414563
• ISBN13: 9780440414568
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Dragonfly Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 10.2" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A Favorite Story Beautifully Illustrated

My children and grandchidren love this story. I bought the book to read to my youngest grandchild, who is 2 and a half. We love both the story and the pictures. We also have fun braying, barking, meowing and crowing like the heroic animals in the story. When her dad was her age we lived in Germany and visited Bremen and saw the statue of the animals.

Fun to share with others.

The illustrations are delightful for this traditional story. A great gift for any child or adult.

ISLP (L)

The animals were going to Bremen Town to be musicians because the owners were going to kill them. On the way to Bremen Town, they met some robbers. The animals stole a house from the robbers. I liked this book because the robbers looked funny.

Always a place in my heart

Of all the stories my father read to me as a child, this was my favorite. Its endearing story of self-discovery is timeless, and not to mention quite humorous for a six year old boy. It reminds me of a time far less complicated and will thus always hold a special place of affection for me. This was the Catcher in the Rye of my Elementary years. I would highly recommend this to anyone with children looking for quite simply a flat out good story to read them that they will enjoy.

A Wonderful Tale

The Breman Town Musicians is a simple story that involves setting goals and team work. It has two things that children love, music and animals. What a combination!As a 17 year childcare veteran, I highly recommmend this book. Kids today can use all the inspiration they can get. A great way to learn is to read. I read this book to my daughter when she was a child. Now I am getting a new copy for my grand daughter.