The Musicians of Bremen
Niroot Puttapipat
Hardcover
(Walker Books Ltd, Dec. 5, 2005)
An exquisitely illustrated retelling of a well-loved Grimm Brothers' fairy tale. Donkey, Dog, Cat and Rooster, mistreated by their owners, set off together to Bremen to become musicians: Donkey a lutenist, Dog a drummer, Cat a violinist and Cock a tenor. Along the way they discover a band of robbers who they decide to scare using their peculiar brand of music! A classically comical tale with a message about working together and pursuing your dreams.;One of the favourite fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, this new version of "The Musicians of Bremen" has been skilfully retold from the point of view of the animals.;Stunning illustrations, setting the story in the early seventeenth century, create a beautiful gift book to treasure.