When a lame donkey, bespectacled dog, elderly cat, and worn-out cockerel are cast aside by their owners, they band together to form a quirky travelling music group heading to Bremen for a fresh start. Along the way, they stumble upon a robbers' hideout and use their clever noises—hee-hawing, woofing, meowing, and cock-a-doodle-dooing—to scare the thieves away and claim a cosy new home. This humorous German fairy tale celebrates reinvention and friendship, with the animals discovering that their "music" brings unexpected success.

Henriette Barkow's lively dual language adaptation from Mantra Lingua's 'Folktales, Myths and Legends' collection bursts with delightful rhymes and vibrant illustrations that charm kids and adults. Ideal for discussing respect for elders, teamwork, and inclusiveness, it's a fun resource for classrooms or home reads to explore moral tales and spark creative storytelling from around the world.