When I discovered this super cute Frozen book by Barbara Jane Hicks and Brittney Lee, I had to rewrite it based on Chris and Martin. The idea just suits them so well! You can find readings of the source on YouTube if you want to follow along. Alright, let's do it!
Hi, my name is Martin, enthusiasm abound. In big and bolded font is how my words are found.
And I'm his younger brother, Chris, my words don't stand out. But mark my words, you'll know for sure when I'm hanging about.
When you and I were little, we were close as we could be. I was happy you were Chris and you were thrilled that I was me.
But when you and I got older, the closeness seemed to end. I was still your older brother, but we fell apart as friends.
We became two different people with conflicts to display. I guess I never thought we'd go our separate ways one day.
And that's when I started dreaming of what my life would be… If I ever had a chance to have a brother more like me.
You were quite strategic about what needed to be done. But to me, it just seemed like you were ruining all the fun.
Your stubbornness drove me crazy, but I tried to let you be… as I wondered why I couldn't have a brother more like me.
It sometimes seemed to me like you didn't even care. When you were all distracted, I'd think "it's just not fair."
I wished that I could have someone who could focus easily. I would have if I could have had a brother more like me.
And I wished I'd had a buddy who was more carefree. I would have if I could have had a brother more like me.
Your room was a disaster!
While your things had their place.
I liked being around people.
While you liked your own space.
You would achieve your goals to the beat of your own drum. There were methods to your madness, but I didn't know where from.
And you often were less open about your feelings and distress. If you were sad or angry, learning why could be a mess.
But then we saw what we could be when we worked as a team. And I wondered… did I really want a brother more like me?
We shared a love for creatures, and some things never change. When we focused on how we're similar, our whole view rearranged.
Our differences made me better, and now boy, do I feel free. I'm truly glad I didn't have a brother more like me!
Your energy spreads like sunshine. You know how to make my day.
You're always so insightful and know exactly what to say.
After our great adventures on land and in the sea, I'm now very glad I haven't had a brother more like me!
Being brothers is not easy.
It requires give and take.
But we learned to work through it all for each other's sake.
You are brave and zealous, brother, and so wonderfully smart.
You are clever and gifted, brother, and you have a loving heart.
I'm so happy that you're Martin, and I'm pleased that I am me.
I'm thrilled that you are Chris, and I'm happy I am me.
But even more important—we are happy we are WE.
