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Gandhi
Margaret K. McElderry, 2001
Searching for a World Hero
This beautiful biography causes child and adult to stop and think about the power of our actions. Throughout his life, Gandhi viewed every challenge he faced as an opportunity to serve others. He especially wanted to challenge the evils of prejudice, but only in ...
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The Empty Pot (An Owlet Book)
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996
Should be in every child's library!
This is such a wonderful book about honesty and humility. I saw it on Between the Lions one day and fell in love with the story. Not much else to say but to make sure you get this book!!
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The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching
Demi, Lao Tzu
Margaret K. McElderry, 2007
Ancient wisdom that applies to today's materialism
China will displace Germany as the world's third largest economy this year, which makes this beautifully brief book very appropriate as an introduction to the thought and religion of at least one of every five people in China.
Globalisation means need for the ...
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The Greatest Power
Margaret K. McElderry, 2004
Delightful for all ages
This book is my first exposure to Demi, now I am hooked and will read all her books to my children who are quite young now but the message and illustrations will last for ages, from preschool to adult. Adults as well will delight in the gorgeous illustrations and deep ...
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Muhammad
Margaret K. McElderry, 2003
Wonderful introduction to the life of Muhammad
This is a beautiful, brief biography of the life of Muhammad. Demi's illustrations are lovely and are a perfect complement to his life. Of course it does not cover every aspect of Muhammad's life, but it is respectful and Demi's selection of episodes in his life are ...
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Buddha
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996
A Moving, Great Book!
This book tells the story of Buddha so clearly and precisely that it taught me a lot that I previously didn't know or understand. I am hoping to share this book with my students during the Buddhist New Year in April.
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Mother Teresa
Margaret K. McElderry, 2005
Channeling Peace, Beauty and Spirit
It's not often the words "work of art" and "biography" go together in the same description. In fact I'd have to say that up until recently I was of the general opinion that children's biographies tended to be dull and uninteresting-mostly written for the purpose of ...
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One Grain Of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale
Demi
Scholastic Press, 1997
ANOTHER WONDERFUL OFFERING FROM DEMI
This wonderful Indian folk tale is brought to life by some wonderful illustrations and art work. Demi is one of the better illustrators, and indeed, writers of children's books active today. I do not know of one book by this author that is not a complete delight to ...
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Liang and the Magic Paintbrush (Reading Rainbow Book)
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1988
A resourceful boy triumphs over evil...
In this lively tale, a poor boy in China who longs to paint is given a magic paintbrush by a mysterious visitor. Suddenly the boy has the power to bring life to things that he paints. Liang uses this gift for good, until he must use his skill to outsmart an evil ...
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas
Margaret K. McElderry, 2003
The History of Bishop Nicholas, now Saint Nicholas and how he became Santa Claus
Sometimes the best way to be more specific about a story beyond saying that it is "wonderful with beautiful pictures" is to quote what it says on the jacket cover that I can confirm from having read the book. I believe that this statement is very accurate - I couldn't ...
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Jesus
Margaret K. McElderry, 2005
Beautiful Illustrations Accent Passages From the King James Version of the Bible
This book is beautiful. It tells the story of Jesus based on the King James Version of the Bible. I would have preferred some easier language so I could read it to children or children could read it at a younger age. Alas, this is difficult to read due to the ...
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Mary
Margaret K. McElderry, 2006
Anna your wife shall bring you a daughter, and you shall call her name Mary; She shall, according to your vow, be devoted to the Lord from her infancy, and be filled with the Holy Ghost from her mother's womb. . . . As she shall be in a miraculous manner born of one that was barren, so she shall, while yet a virgin, in a way unparalleled, bring ...
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Firebird
Demi
Owlet Paperbacks, 2005
A LAVISH RETELLING
"The Firebird," one of Russia's most famous and dramatic folktales is retold here. The lavishly executed illustrations (a Demi trademark) are appropriate partners for the grand setting of thisstory.
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The Girl Who Drew a Phoenix
Margaret K. McElderry, 2008
One day a young girl named Feng Huang finds a phoenix feather that has fallen from the sky. When she tries to draw the magical bird and share her inspiration, no one is able to tell what it is. Luckily for Feng Huang, the Queen Phoenix sees her troubles and swoops down from the heavens to offer her help. A phoenix's powers are not easily revealed, ...
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The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey
Margaret K. McElderry, 2004
The hugry coat
We enjoy reading this book at night time with my 6 year old son. It really makes us laugh imagining literal meaning of the jokes while learning real life lessons. I think my son really enjoys it more than me!
It makes it easy to teach the real life lessons while ...
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