JD has stamped her distinctive rhythm into making this re-telling a very atmospheric book of how a little girl's life changes when she is given a magic brush which turns anything she paints into real life.
She is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor, but how can she match the emperor's mighty power? With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village.She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. I went to China Town in Manchester and purchased a real coolie hat some simple books with Chinese letter to copy. Must see if can find the Chinese brushes 5 in the box and the children loved to pretend they were magic and talk about what they would paint. In The Magic Paintbrush, Julia Donaldson's brilliant verse combines with beautiful illustrations from Joel Stewart, creator of The Adventures Abney and Teal, to bring vibrant life to a traditional tale of how a little girl's integrity can withstand the corruption of power and greed.
It tells the story of Shen who receives a magical paintbrush with instructions to paint for the poor as the paintings come to life.This edition features a stunning redesigned cover, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson fans - big and small! Clever book with wonderful problem solving skills shown and a delightful tale of a little girl with a moral task to complete.
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