What is it like being the youngest of three brothers? In this wonderful story author Cary Fagan gives us a true-to-life picture of growing up in such a family -- from the adventure and fun to the mischief and mishaps. The brothers camp out in the backyard, accidentally set the neighbor's tree on fire, play football in the living room and even hold a funeral for their pet lizard. And although the older brothers can be mean sometimes, the youngest is usually in on the fun and delights in their crazy life together. Luc Melanson's lively retro-style illustrations are a perfect complement, making this an utterly captivating story.
What is it like being the youngest of three brothers? In this wonderful story author Cary Fagan gives us a true-to-life picture of growing up in such a family -- from the adventure and fun to the mischief and mishaps. The brothers camp out in the backyard, accidentally set the neighbor's tree on fire, play football in the living room and even hold a funeral for their pet lizard. And although the older brothers can be mean sometimes, the youngest is usually in on the fun and delights in their crazy life together. Luc Melanson's lively retro-style illustrations are a perfect complement, making this an utterly captivating story.
| Published By | Groundwood Books Ltd — Sep 1, 2010 |
| Specifications | 32 pages | 8.25 in x 10.5 in |
| Keywords | Humorous Stories; Boys & Men; Family; Siblings; |
| Written By |
CARY FAGAN writes books for children and adults. He has won the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature, the Jewish Book Award, the IODE Jean Throop Book Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, among others. His picture books include A Cage Went in Search of a Bird, illustrated by Banafsheh Erfanian, and Son of Happy, illustrated by Milan Pavlović, which was named one of the Best Canadian Picture Books of 2020 by CBC Books. Cary lives with his family in Toronto. |
| Illustrated by | Luc Melanson is a Governor General's Award-winning illustrator. He lives in Laval, Quebec. Visit Luc Melanson's website: http://www.lucmelanson.com/ |
| Written By |
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CARY FAGAN writes books for children and adults. He has won the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature, the Jewish Book Award, the IODE Jean Throop Book Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, among others. His picture books include A Cage Went in Search of a Bird, illustrated by Banafsheh Erfanian, and Son of Happy, illustrated by Milan Pavlović, which was named one of the Best Canadian Picture Books of 2020 by CBC Books. Cary lives with his family in Toronto. |
| Illustrated by |
| Luc Melanson is a Governor General's Award-winning illustrator. He lives in Laval, Quebec. Visit Luc Melanson's website: http://www.lucmelanson.com/ |
| Audience | ages 4 to 7 / grades P to 2 |
Short-listed, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award Honour Book, 2011
“...the adventures...all serve to highlight the deep bonds of affection among the three boys.” —Quill & Quire
“...recounts the mischief and mishaps of being the youngest of three brothers...” —Calgary Sun
“Reading this book is a lot like listening to a friend and his brothers swap favorite family stories.” —PW
“...will make readers giggle with delight.” —SLJ
“...an action-packed tale of mischief and mayhem.” —The Waterloo Record
“...fast paced adventurous book about growing up together and learning to get along.” —The Midwest Review