Written by Chris Smith
Illustrated by Aurelia Fronty
Published by Barefoot Books 2007
Genre: Picture Story Book; Jewish fable; Arab folktale
Theme:Negotiation, Brotherly love
Summary: A folktale that describes how the historic city of Jerusalem possibly came to exist. Discover how two brothers put aside personal concerns in order to assist each other. What happens later when another set of brothers decide they cannot come to an accord after thier father's death? Who should they turn to and how do they maintain peace?
Book usage: This is a good tale that should be read to encourage multicultural studies. Read it as part of a class or group reading. It can also be used as part of a geography lesson or introduction.
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