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BY DEMI The Chinese Emperor announces an unusual test to chose an heir: the child who cultivates the most beautiful plant from a seed he gives each of them will become Emperor. Ping, a talented gardener, is persistent and tries everything he can think of to nurture his tiny seed, but he can't make it grow. When he arrives at the palace with his empty pot, all the other children have brought beautiful flowers in their pots. Ping is embarrassed to present his pot, but is greeted with a great surprise for being so honest and faithful.
Henry Holt 1996 32 PP. Paper
$7.95 (low stock)
BY DEMI 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, however, and Feng Huang embarks on a journey of thought, wonder, and self-discovery. Wisdom, Clear Sight, Equality, Generosity, and Right Judgment are worthy qualities indeed, but Feng Huang finds that they are only truly powerful when shared.
Margaret McElderry 2008 52 PP. Cloth
$21.99 (low stock)
BY DEMI Emperor Ping, the boy emperor known for his love of harmony, sets a challenge to the children of his kingdom: show him the greatest power in the world. "To know the greatest power in the world is to know the greatest peace," Emperor Ping announces. "Whoever knows this harmony will become the new prime minister." The children get to work right away and have many bright ideas. But as a young girl named Sing reflects upon the challenge, she wonders how any of those things, which cannot last forever, could be the greatest power in the world. She is certain there is something even more powerful, and the source of this power will surprise and delight her.
Margaret McElderry 2004 40 PP. Cloth
$19.95 (low stock)
BY DEMI 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.
Margaret K. McElderry 2005 48 PP. Cloth
BY DEMI Based on a famous Chinese folktale, "The Magic Pillow" tells the story of a poor boy named Ping who is given a magic pillow by a mysterious magician. Ping sees what a lifetime of wealth and power would be like, and discovers that the riches of family and freedom are much more valuable. Ping finds that peace in his heart is much more valuable to him than gold.
Simon & Schuster 2008 40 PP. Cloth
$19.99 (in stock)
The Empty Pot
The Magic Pillow
The Greatest Power
The Girl Who Drew A Phoenix
Jesus By Demi