BOOKS by Demi

Thumbelina more books like this

by Hans Christian Andersen

The Andersen fairy tale receives a new adaptation from illustrator Brad Sneed. Born inside a brilliant red flower, tiny Thumbelina experiences a uniquely strange life, considering that she's chased by a toad, a mole, and a beetle, each nursing an infatuation with the slender girl who's physically smaller than any of them. Sneed pays meticulous ...

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Empty Pot more books like this

by Demi (Illustrator)

Ping is an excellent gardener who can make almost any plant flourish and bloom. Needing a successor, the Emperor, who also enjoys gardening, comes up with a contest. He distributes a seed to every child in the kingdom, declaring that whoever grows the most beautiful plant will be the new emperor. Ping is more than disappointed when his carefully ...

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One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale more books like this

by Demi

Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all the people's rice for himself. Then a village girl named Rani devises a clever plan, using the surprising power of doubling to win more than one billion grains of rice from the raja.

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Liang and the Magic Paintbrush more books like this

by Demi

When a poor boy in China receives a magical paintbrush, everything he paints turns to life. But the wicked emperor wants to capture the boy when he hears the news. The story will excite readers as the ruler gets his just reward when the boy creates a masterpiece that spells his doom. Full-color illustrations. A Reading Rainbow Selection.

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Buddha Stories more books like this

by Demi

Filled with wisdom and insight, this beautiful collection of fables will continue to educate and entertain children for years to come. Demi has retold ten of the Buddha's parables and illustrated them in gold and indigo, in the tradition of the most ancient Buddhist texts.

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Mother Teresa more books like this

by Demi

Blessed by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, this magnificent biography of Mother Teresa traces her life, from her first religious calling to her death in 1997 to her beatification in 2003, and chronicles the events that continue to this day as Mother Teresa is considered for sainthood. Full color.

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Buddha more books like this

by Hitz Demi

Many centuries ago, a child was born in the land that is now India. The young prince, Siddhartha, was raised in the greatest luxury. But one day, Siddhartha left the palace and saw, for the first time, human suffering and death. He knew then that he must discover the truth of life. Full color.

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In the Eyes of the Cat: Japanese Poetry for All Seasons more books like this

by Hitz Demi, Tze-Si Huang (Translator)

Classic Japanese poetry is infused with new life in this accessible and beautiful collection. The beauty and purity of these fresh, literary translations of the Japanese masters, matched with spare, evocative paintings in Demi's inimitable style, make this a perfect addition to the libraries of both children and adults. Full color.

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Gandhi more books like this

by Demi

A bestselling artist presents the story of Mohandas Ghandi, who evolved from a shy, scarred child to a self-reliant man determined to lead millions of Indian people out from the rule of the British Empire through non-violent means.

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Muhammad more books like this

by Demi (Illustrator), Laleh Bakhtiar (Foreword by)

Written for children, this is a his biography of the founder of Islam. Author/illustrator Demi adheres to Muslim tradition by never explicitly depicting Muhammad or his family members in the book's colorful illustrations.

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Grass Sandals: The Travels of Basho more books like this

by Dawnine Spivak, Demi (Illustrator)

A simple retelling of the travels of seventeenth-century Japanese poet, Basho, across his island homeland. Includes examples of the haiku verses he composed.

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The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey more books like this

by Demi

With humor and luminous illustrations inspired by traditional Turkish paintings, Demi brings to life Turkey's most famous folk hero and imparts a timeless tale with a moral that will resonate with readers everywhere. Full color.

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The Greatest Treasure more books like this

by Demi

When he was poor, the farmer thought that money would solve all of his problems, but when he receives a treasure, he discovers that money doesn't solve problems--it just brings new ones. Oil paintings illustrate this retelling of a Chinese folktale.

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The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China more books like this

by Demi

Two rascals sell a vain Chinese emperor an invisible suit of clothes.

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Happy New Year: Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai! more books like this

by Demi

Firecrackers explode and the Dragon Dance begins during Chinese New Year. The activities and traditions that make up the Chinese New Year festivities are portrayed in beautiful, full-color detail. Each spread contains a brief explanation of the significance of each custom, telling how it fits into the month-long celebration.

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King Midas: The Golden Touch more books like this

by Demi (Illustrator)

How gold-loving King Midas learns his lesson and finds happiness is at the heart of this classic tale, brought to new life by Demi's own golden touch. Full-color illustrations.

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The Dragon's Tale: And Other Animal Fables of the Chinese Zodiac more books like this

by Demi

A clever fox shows how small creatures must live by their wits. A boastful bear learns the hard way that pride invites calamity. A wise dragon teaches that the more you know, the more you know there is to know. Each of these fables about the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac contains a jewel of wisdom. Full-color illustrations.

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Pearls of Wisdom from Grandma more books like this

by Jennifer Gates Hayes, Ed J Hayes, Demi Moore (Introduction by)

The perfect gift for Mother's Day, this entertaining collection of poetry, historical anecdotes, and cross-cultural wisdom features quotes from and about the grandmothers of Fran Drescher, Oliver Stone, Tommy Hilfiger, Chris Darden, Demi Moore, Georgette Mosbacher, and others. Together, these voices of love paint a heartfelt portrait of everything ...

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Happy, Happy Chinese New Year! more books like this

by Demi

Hitz's bestselling "Happy New Year! Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai!" is now available in this retitled mini edition, perfectly packaged for the gift-buying season. Full color.

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Dragon Kites and Dragonflies: A Collection of Chinese Nursery Rhymes more books like this

by Demi

A collection of 22 traditional nursery rhymes from the early 1900s. Illustrated with watercolor paintings.

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The Donkey and the Rock more books like this

by Demi

In this version of a tale with many Asian variations, a wise king, who rules a town full of foolish people in the mountains of Tibet, puts a donkey and a rock on trial to settle the dispute between two honest men.

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The Dalai Lama: With a Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama more books like this

by Demi (Illustrator), Dalai Lama (Foreword by)

In simple language and glorious art, Demi pays tribute to the 14th Dalai Lama's remarkable life, cpaturing the beauty of Tibetan culture, as well as the charm, talent, and vision of one of the world's best-known spiritual figures. Full color.

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Chingis Kahn more books like this

by Hitz Demi

By the banks of the Onon River in the year of the Snow Leopard, 1160, a little boy was born. He would become the greatest conqueror of all time. Demi's lavish illustrations make this story of the great leader and military strategist Chingis Khan an engaging introduction to a monumental figure of the past. Full color.

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The Legend of Saint Nicholas more books like this

by Demi (Illustrator)

In this glorious portrait of the saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, Demi describes pivotal events in the history and life of Saint Nicholas, weaving luminous imagery into the story of his connection with Christmas. Full color.

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Jesus more books like this

by Demi (Illustrator)

Presented in the language of the New Testament from the King James Version of the Bible, this inspirational picture book biography takes readers from Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary to Jesus's crucifixion. Full color.

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