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The Five Chinese Brothers (Paperstar) Paperback – Picture Book, June 18, 1996

by Claire Huchet Bishop (Author), Kurt Wiese (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,765 ratings
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The classic picture book about five clever brothers, each with a different extraordinary ability, has been in print for almost 80 years.

"An original nonsense tale told with...spirit and gusto." -- The Horn Book
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    600L
  6. Dimensions
    6.89 x 8.7 x 0.17 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    June 18, 1996
  9. ISBN-10
    0698113578
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0698113572
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4.8 out of 5 stars
1,765 global ratings

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Customers find the story lovely, timeless, and wonderful. They say it's a great read for kids and has delighted children and adults alike for generations. Readers also appreciate the great illustrations and the look and feel of the book.

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119 customers mention "Story quality"111 positive8 negative

Customers find the story lovely, timeless, and wonderful. They say it brings back many memories of their childhood and is a nostalgic gem.

"...This makes it a memorable and timeless classic that will evolve in the growing mind and inspire imagination into adulthood...." Read more

"Childhood favorite,great story" Read more

"Got this for my son as I read it at his age. Was a great story to me and had alot of creative illustrations...." Read more

"...It's an older book, nice to have found it here online. It's a paperback book and had a sturdy cover." Read more

40 customers mention "Readability"37 positive3 negative

Customers find the book great for kids to teach them the importance of listening. They say it's fun to read and has delighted children and adults alike for generations. Readers also mention it's suitable for kids and a good one for teachers to teach the rule "Follow directions first."

"...The theme is rather adult, but still very suitable for kids...." Read more

"...This book has delighted children and adults alike for generations. Buy hardback if you can." Read more

"...It turns out to be a pretty good children's story." Read more

"...Great children’s book." Read more

12 customers mention "Illustrations"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book great. They also appreciate the simplicity and look and feel of the book.

"...Was a great story to me and had alot of creative illustrations. I was Into martial arts and whatnot so this intrigued me as a child" Read more

"I used to read this book as a child. The illustrations are such that I can still picture them in my mind...." Read more

"...I loved the story and the illistrations. I also liked the look and feel of the book...." Read more

"...Is a story of gifted clever brothers & the illustrations are fun. Fast shipping & great transaction" Read more

7 customers mention "Value for money"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the book. They mention it's a good transaction and a great price.

"...Fast shipping & great transaction" Read more

"...this book to read to my 5 year old after finding it here at a really great price...." Read more

"I have been looking for this book for a long time, got it for a great price and shared it with my little one. She loves it!" Read more

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My mom read it to my siblings and myself when we were young and it's always held great memories for me
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My mom read it to my siblings and myself when we were young and it's always held great memories for me
This book is a nostalgic gem for me. My mom read it to my siblings and myself when we were young and it's always held great memories for me. I had, however, forgotten how dark this book is. I was excited after I received it to read to my 4 year old son. We got to the part about the boy drowning and I thought "wait a minute..." but we pressed on. Then we got to them cutting off the one brothers head and I realized this was just not meant for young kids. I love this book, but maybe not for little ones.
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Rushie
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best kids' books ever written
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
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This is a book for smart kids aspiring to be smart adults. Banned in some places over subject matter, and supposedly, for being racist. But it's not racist at all. The fact that the Brothers are Chinese bears no importance in the story. They could have been Cherokee, Guatemalan, Filipino, German or Turkish... No difference in the story. The story has typically dark fairy-tale undertones, but it's not frightening, especially when kids know it's a fictional tale. Otherwise, the story is as brilliant today as the day it was written. The theme is rather adult, but still very suitable for kids. This makes it a memorable and timeless classic that will evolve in the growing mind and inspire imagination into adulthood. Don't raise your child without The Five Chinese Brothers.
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linda k webb
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
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Childhood favorite,great story
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Casey k
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite childhood book
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
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Got this for my son as I read it at his age. Was a great story to me and had alot of creative illustrations. I was Into martial arts and whatnot so this intrigued me as a child
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SusanK
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book, first rate quality
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
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perfectly kept book. prompt delivery. 5 stars all around.
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Lole Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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I used to read this book as a child. The illustrations are such that I can still picture them in my mind. So, I had to get a copy when my son was born 23 years ago. It was one of his favorite books. It could be considered a bit scary for some children. When my cousin mentioned her granddaughter loves scary books, I figured she would like this one.
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L. Markum
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stories last a lifetime ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2006
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As several of these reviews confess, I too have kept this incredible story fresh in my mind for 35 years. I've told the story to my children, having difficulty finding the book to purchase. My children are now grown and I am purchasing it to keep in my library at home among my most cherished books for young and old.

We live in a world of politically-correct viruses. I too, never thought of any form of prejudice, racism, or horror. I was 7 years old when I first had this book read to me by my elementary school librarian. I've talked with classmates over the years and one book we all recall with nothing less than fond memories and wonderful recollections is 'The Five Chinese Brothers'. My favorite has always been the brother who held the sea in his mouth so the people could collect the fish.

If everyone would refuse political correctness as a way of life and get back to reality, I believe the world would be void of finger-pointing and ill judgements.

Being human means, no boundaries. Being human means being open to the world and the people who inhabit it. This book applies to all walks of life and I never thought twice about anything regarding all the Chinese looking alike, nor did it ever register in my 35 years of memory ... I simply remembered 5 brothers, who had super abilities and who crusaded for the good.

As others make the point to challenge the 'appropriateness' and content of this book, I must also point out that the 'big bad wolf' of Red Riding Hood was positioning himself to 'eat' little red riding hood. Hansel and Gretel were thrown in an oven by the witch/old hag. Sleeping Beauty was poisoned by the evil witch.

Having enjoyed all those children's stories, I don't find any evidence that I am scarred as an adult nor required therapy or sheltering by my parents because of the stories.

Jonah was eaten by a whale. And the list goes on.

Enjoy this book ... :)
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annette
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast delivery
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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This book was a gift. It's an older book, nice to have found it here online. It's a paperback book and had a sturdy cover.
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Randall Pink
5.0 out of 5 stars a childhood favorite
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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This used to be one of my favorite books when I was young, had to have when I saw it. Brings back so many nostalgic memories. This book is about 5 brothers and how they stick together in trying times. It's a fantastic story about brothers that still resonates with me to this day. Enjoy!
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Adriana M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on September 22, 2020
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Buenos graficos, historia divertida
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Kindleユーザー
5.0 out of 5 stars 美品がお値打ちでした
Reviewed in Japan on October 21, 2019
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とても良い状態の本がお値打ち価格で買えてうれしいです。
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dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2014
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I remembered reading this book when I was about 7 years old at school, so when I see it I thought of my grandchildren. They loved the book as well as I had to read it to them twice.
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Nina
5.0 out of 5 stars That it's well made...
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2024
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This book I read when I was a kid. My daughter read it. Now I bought his for my girl whose having a baby. First book in her library. 3 generations will have read this. Brings back memories for me and my beautiful daughter.
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S. J. Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for 3-4yrold and older.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2013
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I found this book at an x head nursery teacher's house, loved the story and then found it on Amazon. I bought it and my nursery children have loved it, begging for it to be read again and again.
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