Little Sister and the Month Brothers — Beatrice Schenk De Regniers

Little Sister is very busy doing all the work around the house and the yard. But she doesn't mind: she sings and hums, and she grows prettier and prettier as she does her chores. Her wicked stepmother and stepsister can't stand the fact that Little Sister is so happy. One day, they tell Little Sister to bring home violets in the middle of winter -- or not to come home at all!

How Little Sister gets help from the Month Brothers in the forest offers a delightful twist on this Slavic version of Cinderella.

Revised edition: This edition of Little Sister and the Month Brothers includes editorial revisions.