Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men

"Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a set of charming stories for young readers, set in the late 1800s, that looks at how people and animals connect. The stories highlight the value of sympathy and tenderness, often shown through young characters. One story shows a boy who, after learning about people who help others, decides to start his own group to respectfully bury animals that have died alone. Starting with a playful child in his godfather’s study whose discovery of a picture of real compassionate brothers sparks a mission to help the forgotten, the narrative beautifully mixes fantasy with important thoughts about life and love.