LOS HERMANOS QUE SE VOLVIERON MICOS

Pres-Gr 2—This story of sibling rivalry and envy is from Guatemala's Popol Vuh folklore and is a great addition to any library. Twins Junajpu and Xbalamke have two older stepbrothers who don't like them. They lay the younger boys on an anthill, don't feed them, and won't share anything with them. As the boys grow older, they think of ways to get rid of their older brothers. One day, Junajpu and Xbalamke tell Jun Batz' and Jun Chowen that some birds they are hunting are caught in a tree. They trick the older boys into climbing up in the branches and, once there, they are turned into monkeys for mistreating their brothers. The colorful spreads are full of expression and detail. The rain forest and its characters seem almost lifelike. A family tree and a pictorial character list are included.—Ana Rodriguez, Tamarac Elementary School, FL