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Brobarians
This is the tale of the mighty Brobarians. Two warriors, once at peace…now at odds.
Iggy the Brobarian has taken over the land. Can Otto the Big Brobarian win it back? Or maybe, with a little help, the two brothers can find peace again…
This is an epic—and adorable—story of sibling rivalry and resolution.
Iggy the Brobarian has taken over the land. Can Otto the Big Brobarian win it back? Or maybe, with a little help, the two brothers can find peace again…
This is an epic—and adorable—story of sibling rivalry and resolution.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published March 28, 2017
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About the author
Lindsay Ward
49 books242 followersLindsay Ward has a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University. Her most recent books include It’s Show and Tell, Dexter! and Don’t Forget Dexter!, books 1 and 2 in the Dexter T. Rexter Series with Two Lions. She is also the author and illustrator of Brobarians (Two Lions, 2017), The Importance of Being 3 (Dial 2016), Rosco vs. the Baby (S&S, 2016), Henry Finds His Word (Dial, 2015), a Choose to Read Ohio Book, When Blue Met Egg (Dial, 2012), and Please Bring Balloons (Dial, 2013), which was produced into a play by the New York City Children’s Theater in 2017. Her work has been reviewed in Kirkus Reviews, Publisher’s Weekly, and the New York Times. Lindsay is currently working on a new board book series, I Go!, with HarperCollins, due Summer 2019 and This Book Is Gray, a new picture book with Two Lions. She is the founder of Critter Lit (www.critterlit.com), a free picture book manuscript and illustration critique service for up-and-coming authors and illustrators. Lindsay lives in Peninsula, Ohio with her husband, two sons, and dog. Visit her online at www.lindsaymward.com or follow her on Twitter @lindsaymward.
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March 24, 2017
Starting with a hand drawn-in-pencil-and-crayon map of Brobaria, that clearly shows the backyard territory divided between Iggy's Land and Otto's Land, young readers are plunged into the tale of two brothers, the mighty Brobarians, once at peace, now bitter enemies.
Sporting a mop belted to his head, an orange towel cape, and a diaper, Iggy the Brobarian is the younger of these two gladiator brothers. Older brother Otto the Big Brobarian prefers a blue towel cape, a viking hat complete with horns, and a t-shirt that says Tough Guy on it.
But what terrible thing caused these two Brobarians to turn against each other? A broken cookie jar and each blamed the other for the mishap. Now at war, younger Brobarian Iggy, master of a rattle-shaped sword, seized the great warrior Otto's plastic army. Consulting his advisors, a stuffie and the family dog, Otto waits for just the right moment to strike back at Iggy, not just stealing his most precious bottle, but drinking it all up - every last drop. The result is a true clash of the titans.
Will these two mighty warriors ever make up and restore peace in their realms? Or will it take the neutral arbitrator Mamabarian to bring them together in the a nice warm bubbly negotiating bath?
Brobarians is a really humorous, warmhearted look at sibling rivalry, a book any reader, young and old, who has a brother or sister can appreciate. I can remember drawing a crayon line down the center of the bedroom I shared with my sister and how much trouble we got in for doing that, and yes, we pointed the finger at each other, just as Otto and Iggy do.
So, Brobarians is really a true-to-life tale, (and probably also a tale as old a time). I found myself laughing out loud the first time I read it, but the real test was with the young readers I read it to who absolutely loved Otto and Iggy. I think it was not just the story about these two brothers that appealed to them, but also the boys vivid imaginative playing and especially their warrior costumes.
To add to the fun, author/illustrator Lindsay Ward's page-turning illustrations were done with cut paper, pencil and crayon giving them a rather playful feeling, as though created from a kid's point of view. My kids loved discovering and talking about the different toys the boys used that are found on each page.
Brobarians is a lot of fun and is a book that kids will want to hear again and again (and I know this for a fact), and might even prompt only children to declare, as one of my young readers did, "oh, man, I wish I had a brother."
A Bit About the Author:
Lindsay Ward would never have written this book if she hadn't stayed up late one night watching Conan the Barbarian. She finds the idea of baby barbarians to be very funny...and hopes you do too. Lindsay's recent books include Rosco vs. the Baby and The Importance of Being 3. Most days you can find her writing and sketching at home in Ohio with her family. Learn more about her at www.lindsaymward.com or on Twitter: @lindsaymward
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was sent to me by the publisher, Two Lions
Sporting a mop belted to his head, an orange towel cape, and a diaper, Iggy the Brobarian is the younger of these two gladiator brothers. Older brother Otto the Big Brobarian prefers a blue towel cape, a viking hat complete with horns, and a t-shirt that says Tough Guy on it.
But what terrible thing caused these two Brobarians to turn against each other? A broken cookie jar and each blamed the other for the mishap. Now at war, younger Brobarian Iggy, master of a rattle-shaped sword, seized the great warrior Otto's plastic army. Consulting his advisors, a stuffie and the family dog, Otto waits for just the right moment to strike back at Iggy, not just stealing his most precious bottle, but drinking it all up - every last drop. The result is a true clash of the titans.
Will these two mighty warriors ever make up and restore peace in their realms? Or will it take the neutral arbitrator Mamabarian to bring them together in the a nice warm bubbly negotiating bath?
Brobarians is a really humorous, warmhearted look at sibling rivalry, a book any reader, young and old, who has a brother or sister can appreciate. I can remember drawing a crayon line down the center of the bedroom I shared with my sister and how much trouble we got in for doing that, and yes, we pointed the finger at each other, just as Otto and Iggy do.
So, Brobarians is really a true-to-life tale, (and probably also a tale as old a time). I found myself laughing out loud the first time I read it, but the real test was with the young readers I read it to who absolutely loved Otto and Iggy. I think it was not just the story about these two brothers that appealed to them, but also the boys vivid imaginative playing and especially their warrior costumes.
To add to the fun, author/illustrator Lindsay Ward's page-turning illustrations were done with cut paper, pencil and crayon giving them a rather playful feeling, as though created from a kid's point of view. My kids loved discovering and talking about the different toys the boys used that are found on each page.
Brobarians is a lot of fun and is a book that kids will want to hear again and again (and I know this for a fact), and might even prompt only children to declare, as one of my young readers did, "oh, man, I wish I had a brother."
A Bit About the Author:
Lindsay Ward would never have written this book if she hadn't stayed up late one night watching Conan the Barbarian. She finds the idea of baby barbarians to be very funny...and hopes you do too. Lindsay's recent books include Rosco vs. the Baby and The Importance of Being 3. Most days you can find her writing and sketching at home in Ohio with her family. Learn more about her at www.lindsaymward.com or on Twitter: @lindsaymward
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
This book was sent to me by the publisher, Two Lions
April 1, 2017
I won this through a giveaway It was very cute! I got this for my boys (ages 9 and 6). I think the message went over their heads and the words were quite large for a child's book (I had my 9 yr old read it) so I ended up having to read it instead, but they did enjoy it! The graphics are super cute too!
July 19, 2019
Just a little bit of nothing about a couple young brothers playing and fighting. Too many exclamation points, not enough substance.
July 15, 2019
This wasn't bad exactly. It just felt like a wasted opportunity and so was kind of disappointing.
March 31, 2017
This highlights the imagination of little boys. I loved it.
February 20, 2018
Two brothers fight battles, until mom calls them in. They will battle another day.
March 29, 2017
Cute children's story.
March 29, 2017
Totally cute. Loved this story!! Pictures were great too.
March 23, 2017
Just about as delightful and humorous as I was expecting. A good sibling book share!
March 28, 2017
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The illustrations were cute. That was the best part of the book. The story line is undeveloped and completing missing. I know it's a children's book but given a little more time and a few more pages, I think this could have been a cute story.
The illustrations were cute. That was the best part of the book. The story line is undeveloped and completing missing. I know it's a children's book but given a little more time and a few more pages, I think this could have been a cute story.
February 3, 2017
This picture book is ridiculous in the best way. Super funny, great for a read-aloud, and nice illustrations.
November 18, 2017
I LOVE this book. This is the story of two young brothers, who happen to be mighty warriors who are fighting for control; of each others empire. The illustrations are wonderful, capturing the tone of the book perfectly. The pages are sometimes full bleed illustrations and sometimes are a montage of pictures showing varying points of action. The words are placed perfectly, accentuating the illustrations and lending powerful to strength to the book. The glossy paper makes colors pop off the page and the story is exactly what I expected it to be. I really loved this book, I felt the attitude, surroundings and situations are exactly what they should be for the subject matter; I also found it to be highly amusing and something that definitely speaks to me because I used to play like this as well. I would like to use this book as a guide for conflict management, or for ideas on getting children to think and invent their own stories and characters.
April 7, 2019
A wonderful tale of brothers who battle and fall, but not to one another. Read it fo my nephew and he loved it. Great story engaging, adventurous, and suspenseful. A must you to any young minds filled with adventure and imagination.
A highly recommended story for any child.
Action packed, exciting, with a great ending any adult can reflect on.
Read it today.
A highly recommended story for any child.
Action packed, exciting, with a great ending any adult can reflect on.
Read it today.
October 11, 2022
Two brothers go to war over a stolen bah-bah. But when Mamabarian breaks it up and sends them to the dungeon to get cleaned up, at least they have each other.
The illustrations show us hilarious use of everyday objects worn as armor, sand boxes used as sailing ships, and much more imaginative fun.
The illustrations show us hilarious use of everyday objects worn as armor, sand boxes used as sailing ships, and much more imaginative fun.
June 6, 2017
A super cute story of two toddlers who are brobarians! The picture and the illustrations shows the imagination of the two boys as they pretend play in the backyard. On the longer side so it would be good for elementary students.
September 9, 2017
Two young brothers embark upon a medieval battle in their back yard. I enjoyed how the adorable illustrations complimented the toddler imagination. This story lends itself to some exuberant oral reading!
July 21, 2020
Best children's book I've read in a long time
This is one of those books I would buy. It's creative, imaginative, beautifully illustrated and clever. I can't wait to share this read with others.
This is one of those books I would buy. It's creative, imaginative, beautifully illustrated and clever. I can't wait to share this read with others.
March 18, 2025
Cute enough little story, with some fun illustrations (some "hand-drawn" as per the children in the book). Showcasing the imagination of little ones. With a "bottle" involved, I had to wonder how old these kids were supposed to be (my boys were done with a bottle by age 2 at the latest).
May 4, 2017
This was a wonderful book of two boys letting their imaginations take them on an adventure in the backyard.
May 10, 2017
Just reading about medieval kings so this was perfect - brothers fighting brothers, except on the preschool non-lethal level!
May 25, 2017
Really cute and funny. Brothers who are "brobarians" and end up in conflict. The artwork, words and story are entertaining. Way too cute.
May 31, 2017
Good stuff@!
June 8, 2017
Book about two brothers and their disagreements. While cute, the format is a little over the heads of younger readers.
October 3, 2017
faris liked this book. cute book about siblings and their love/fight relationship
October 5, 2017
Love the imaginations of these bros. Endearingly illustrated. These guys would be a hoot to babysit!
December 11, 2017
Sibling rivalry barbarian style.
January 1, 2018
Cute concept!
February 3, 2018
Fun kids books. Probably for preschool and kindergarten age kids. The artwork is cute and very eye-catching.
May 11, 2018
Sibling rivalry and resolution told in the form of a barbarian battle.
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