One City, Two Brothers

This ancient tale about brotherly love could not be more timely. Told for centuries by Jewish, Christian and Muslim people, its theme of peaceable sharing and goodwill is relevant to adults and children alike. AGES: 3-7 SELLING POINTS: Inter-Faith Dialogue: Attributed to Solomon, this wisdom tale is linked to the founding of Jerusalem and is common to all three of the monotheistic faiths, making it a powerful resource for discussions around common human values Visual Literacy: The visual narrative in this picture book is striking for its clarity and simplicity, giving children the opportunity to guess what is happening as the story unfolds Social & Emotional Development: This story describes the friendship between two farmer brothers. The way in which each decides to deal with a bumper harvest will open many conversations about social equality and sharing AUTHOR: Chris Smith is a storyteller who has worked with UNICEF and Oxfam in the West Bank and in Gaza. The power of traditional stories is a source of inspiration for Chris, and he wrote this book "to combine my love of story with the wish for the peoples of Israel and Palestine to find peace." Chris lives in Oxford, England. ILLUSTRATOR: Aurelia Fronty is a painter, illustrator and textile artist. Traditional art from around the world has always inspired her, particularly the use of pattern on domestic items and textiles. Aurelia and her family live in Montreuil, France.