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32 pp.
| Whitman
| January, 1998
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TradeISBN 0-8075-0900-0
(3)
K-3
This Jewish Talmudic tale about two brothers, who take care of each other during a drought, is retold in vivid language. The contrasting characters of the brothers are swiftly drawn, and their mutual love is conveyed by the fast-moving story. The oil-based illustrations are dominated by dark colors, which underscore the common sense and wisdom of this upbeat story of friendship and love.