The Five Chinese Brothers Audiobook

" Clever story about five brothers who save each other from an unwarranted death setence using their special talents (iron neck, extend-o legs, holding your breath indefinitely). Love it. "

" I thought this was a great book, but my kids didn't get quite as enthused. I think the lack of colorful illustrations and long wording did not appeal to them. "

" Charming story about 5 identical brothers with unique talents who help each-other out. The illustrations are simple but humorous. I really like the pictures of the brother who can hold the sea in his mouth. I also like that the village tries to smother one brother in an oven filled with whipped cream. Who does that? "

" This is a picture book from my childhood that I remember reading over and over but don't really remember the details of now. Its just a pleasant childhood vague memory ... "

" A childhood classic. The brother who swallowed the sea still remains in my mind after all of these years. "

" This book creeped me out as a child but my son loves it. The rating reflects his enthusiasm for it. "

" My first grade teacher read this aloud to the class many moons ago. I was riveted then. Maybe I liked it even more since I am an identical twin. Now if only we each had a super power that could prevent us getting killed.... "

" This time-tested favorite is as much a lesson in keeping promises as it is of using one's wits. Use exagerated dramatic actions to spice up the story telling even more. "

" My favorite first book I could read. Week after week I made my mom take me to the library to check it out and recheck it out. At some point you would think she would have tired of taking me and just bought the damn thing. You won't find it on many bookshelves anymore because it's just not PC. "

" I remember when I was really young and my grandpa reading this book to me. It's one of his favorite children stories and has become one of my favorites! "

" Banned for violence? This is a clever tale in which five (in my opinion) mischievous Chinese brothers work together to elude the execution of one. "

" Most people who have read this book, I think, have been profoundly disturbed by at least one of the brothers. For me it was the sea-swallower. "

" Great folk tale...older kids go nuts when I read this. "

" More Harsh relatities from that golden age of "I told you so" literature. "

" This book tells the story of a boy who did not listen and the five brothers had to figure out different ways to solve their problem. This book can be used to teach a lesson about being a good listener and obeying. "

" This is another book I remember from childhood....I remember the teacher reading it to us. "

" Identical quintuplets (5) have different gifts and talents that end up saving their brother's life. Fun folktale. "

" A friend gave me this book when I had my first baby and now we find ourselves randomly quoting this book. Especially the lines, "You must obey me promptly" and "it is only fair." It's one of my husbands favorite bedtime stories to read to our kids. "

" Absolutely one of my favorite books as a kid. I took it out from the library over and over again. When I was a teenager and my brother was 4 or 5, I started taking it out again to read to him. An entertaining story of 5 brothers and their special abilities, and how they used them to help each other. "

" whoaaa. i totally remember this book!!! "

" OMG!!!! I had completely forgotten about this book. I use to read it over and over again! "

" I read this book for the first time at Eve's house. It is a very cute story and super fun. I miss Eve :( "

" probably not PC, but i have fond memories of this. "

" My son is still a bit young for this I think (hmmm, I'll have to see)... but I adored it growing up! "

" Read the review I wrote for tiki tiki tembo and apply it to this book as well :) "