Which is more important? Brains or brawn? Socrates insists that with his brains he contributes the most to the village, while Hercules argues that with his strength he is the more valuable member of this Mexican community. A young boy suggests a competition to settle the argument—the outcome of which surprises these archrivals. Spanish phrases are skillfully woven throughout the text. Done in a folk art style, Guevara’s illustrations are filled with bright colors and details of a Michoacán landscape. mm