by Mike Costanzo | Jun 29, 2010 | Picture Book
A magician shows Ping the lure of money and power and then gives him a magic pillow. When Ping dreams the magic pillow shows him the truth about those ‘gifts.’ 40 pages 978-1416924708 Ages 7-10 Keywords: folktale, Asian culture, values, money, power,...
by Mike Costanzo | Jun 29, 2010 | Picture Book
Here is a version of the life story of Lao Tzu ‘who may or may not have been born and may or may not have founded the Taoism.’ The book introduces verses from the Tao Te Ching. A great way to acquaint children with the religions of others.
by Mike Costanzo | Jun 29, 2010 | Picture Book
A young boy deals with his fears by painting dragons. Another beautiful Demi creation. 52 pages 978-1416924692 Ages 7-10 Recommended by: Barb Langridge, abookandahug.com ************* Smoke, fire, dragons, wisdom, fear, and bravery…All of these elements are...
by Mike Costanzo | Jun 29, 2010 | Picture Book
Su Shi lived in China from 1037-1101 and was a great poet, artist and statesman of the Song Dynasty. More than likely few American children have ever heard of him and this book is a glorious way to help our children learn about the achievements of cultures beyond our...
by Mike Costanzo | Jun 29, 2010 | Picture Book
Explore along with Marco Polo as Demi takes you on his journey into the Far East.
by Mike Costanzo | Jun 29, 2010 | Picture Book
What sort of magic is in the paintbrush that Liang receives? He can make things come alive!
by Mike Costanzo | Jun 29, 2010 | Picture Book
Let’s go fly a kite! This time Demi took up the subject of kites and teaches us what the symbols on the kites mean, how to make a kite and the importance of kites in the Chinese culture. The book contains a small story and a large amount of information.
by Mike Costanzo | Jun 29, 2010 | Picture Book
What is the Chinese New Year all about? What do they eat and how do they celebrate? This beautiful book is a great way to give children a look at the Chinese culture.
by Barb Langridge | Jun 25, 2010 | Action / Adventure
Giants and Cannibals! Wonders and Witches! One Amazing Hero. Brave Odysseus is far from home, tossed by stormy seas, and cursed by an angry one-eyed giant. If he ever wants to see his family again, he will have to face hungry cannibals, outwit a beautiful witch, and...
by Barb Langridge | Jun 24, 2010 | Humor
Oliver Watson is a twelve-year-old evil genius who has been able to hide his true identity as well as his immense fortune from his parents and everyone at Gayle Sayers Middle School. Using his operatives, secret bodyguards and the ingenious devices at his command,...
