Liang and the Magic Paintbrush

A poor boy who longs to paint is given a magic brush that brings to life whatever he pictures.

Liang and the magic paintbrush

Politics & Social Sciences

DEMI

Social Sciences

HOLT. RINEHART AND WINSTON

This wordless story follows a line which changes character as it travels through different landscapes.

Follow the Line

Children's Books

Henry Holt Co.

A biography of the thirteenth-century Venetian merchant and traveler who spent twenty-five years in Asia and became the friend of Kublai Khan.

The Adventures of Marco Polo

Two absent-minded Japanese men mistake a broom for an umbrella.

The leaky umbrella

PRENTICE/HALL

A collection of thirteen adapted Chinese fables, in which an array of animal characters demonstrate principles such as "It is foolish to be greedy" and "We frequently see only what we want to see."

A Chinese Zoo: Fables and Proverbs

Harcourt Childrens Books

A selection of twenty-two traditional Chinese nursery rhymes offers a look at the people, culture, daily life, attitudes, and folklore of the exotic Orient

Dragon Kites and Dragonflies: A Collection of Chinese Nursery Rhymes

An illustrated collection of classic Japanese nature poetry includes poems about ducklings, kittens, and horses, as well as mud snails and sea slugs. By the author of The Empty Pot.

In the eyes of the cat: Japanese poetry for all seasons (Passports)

Harcourt, Brace, & Company

In this elegant retelling of a traditional Chinese tale, adorned by Demi's exquisitely detailed artwork, a poor farmer discovers that life's greatest treasure lies in his own heart. Full color.

The Greatest Treasure

Education & Reference

HARCOURT, BRACE

“In a book that is itself a celebration, Demi explains the rituals and ideas behind the Chinese New Year festival. The last 15 days of the old year are spent cleaning and preparing (‘Wash your hair and get a new haircut. Pay the debts that you owe and collect what is owed to you!’). On the eve of the new moon, a special feast is prepared. . . . The first 15 days of the new year are spent celebrating with lion dances, firecrackers, and other activities. Demi’s characteristic tiny, lively figures illustrate each page, with several spreads devoted to small, labeled pictures identifying things associated with the holiday. Infused with joy and filled with information.”—Booklist

Happy, Happy Chinese New Year!

History

Knopf Books for Young Readers

The Empty Pot is Demi's beloved picture book about an honest schoolboy A long time ago in China there was a boy named Ping who loved flowers. Anything he planted burst into bloom.The Emperor loved flowers too. When it was time to choose an heir, he gave a flower seed to each child in the kingdom. "Whoever can show me their best in a year's time," he proclaimed, "shall succeed me to the throne!"Ping plants his seed and tends it every day. But month after month passes, and nothing grows. When spring comes, Ping must go to the Emperor with nothing but an empty pot.Demi's exquisite art and beautifully simple text show how Ping's embarrassing failure is turned triumphant in this satisfying tale of honesty rewarded.An IRA-CBC Children's Choice.An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists."

The empty pot (Primary place)

Silver, Burdett, Ginn

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