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The Shady Tree - by Demi (Hardcover)

The Shady Tree - by  Demi (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Ping returns and deals with the selfish Tan Tan, who owns a beautiful house and a beautiful shady tree, but who doesn't share, so Ping turns Tan Tan's greed into his own gain, but remains true to his generous nature.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A beautiful companion to Demi's classic <i>The Empty Pot</i>.<br>In this new Chinese fable, Ping returns and deals with the selfish and greedy Tan Tan, who owns a beautiful house and a beautiful shady tree, but who does not share. Ping turns Tan Tan's greed into his own gain, but even with his new-found wealth, Ping is true to his generous nature--there is room for everyone. Simply told and beautifully illustrated, <i>The Shady Tree</i> is sure to become a classic.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><i>The Shady Tree</i>: <p/>Demi retells a Chinese folktale using artistic elements that reflect the story's culture. . . . Pair with <i>The Little Tree That Would Not Share </i>(2016), by Nicoletta Costa, for another way to be reminded of the virtues and joy of sharing. --<i>Booklist</i> <p/><i>The Empty Pot</i>: <p/>A beautifully crafted book that will be enjoyed as much for the richness of its illustrations as for the simplicity of its story. -<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/><i>Florence Nightingale</i>: <p/>Students will linger on each page, soaking in the details and seeing connections with modern-day practices that were inspired by Nightingale's tireless work. Demi's attention to detail and thorough descriptions make this biography one to own. -<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/><i></i>A lovely picture book celebrating the Lady with the Lamp. -<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Demi is the author and illustrator of many well-loved books for children, including <i>The Empty Pot</i>, <i>Liang and His Magic Paintbrush</i>, and <i>Buddha Stories</i>. She lives in Washington state.

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