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Brush of the Gods

By Lenore Look
Illustrated by Meilo So

By Lenore Look
Illustrated by Meilo So

By Lenore Look
Illustrated by Meilo So

By Lenore Look
Illustrated by Meilo So

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Hardcover $17.99

Jun 25, 2013 | ISBN 9780375870019 | 4-8 years

Ebook $4.99

Jun 25, 2013 | ISBN 9780375987199 | 4-8 years

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    About Brush of the Gods

    This gorgeous picture book biography, according to Kirkus Reviews in a starred review, is “a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration.”

    Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China’s greatest painter and alive during the T’ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn’t want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi’s brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.

    About Brush of the Gods

       Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China’s greatest painter and alive during the T’ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn’t want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi’s brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.

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    About Lenore Look

    Lenore Look first discovered a love of writing when she was a young child, creating, packaging, and distributing her own picture books. After a career in journalism, she went on to write many children’s books, including Alvin Ho: Allergic to… More about Lenore Look

    About Meilo So

    Meilo So has illustrated several award-winning books, including Tasty Baby Belly Buttons, by Judy Sierra; It’s Simple, Said Simon, by Mary Ann Hoberman; The Ugly Duckling, retold by Kevin Crossley-Holland; and Countdown to Spring!, by Janet Schulman. Meilo So was… More about Meilo So

    About Lenore Look

    Lenore Look first discovered a love of writing when she was a young child, creating, packaging, and distributing her own picture books. After a career in journalism, she went on to write many children’s books, including Alvin Ho: Allergic to… More about Lenore Look

    About Meilo So

    Meilo So has illustrated several award-winning books, including Tasty Baby Belly Buttons, by Judy Sierra; It’s Simple, Said Simon, by Mary Ann Hoberman; The Ugly Duckling, retold by Kevin Crossley-Holland; and Countdown to Spring!, by Janet Schulman. Meilo So was… More about Meilo So

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Jun 25, 2013 | 40 Pages | 9 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375870019

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Jun 25, 2013 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375987199

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    Praise

    Starred Review, Booklist, May 15, 2013:
    “The richly colored artwork is stunning in both its scope and particulars…and the words are equally well chosen. This combination of talents happily never forgets its audience in an offering as child appealing and whimsical as it is handsome.“

    Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2013:
    “A cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration.”

    Starred Review, School Library Journal, May 1, 2013:
    “Inviting and appealing, this title serves as a great addition to a unit on ancient China or Chinese Art.”

    Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, April 15, 2013:
    “A fine biographical tribute to the enchanting power of art.”

    Awards

    Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice WINNER

    Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year WINNER

    Virginia Capitol Choices Award List SUBMITTED 2014

    Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2014

    IRA Notable Books for a Global Society SELECTION 2014

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