{"product_id":"brush-of-the-gods-isbn-9780375870019","title":"Brush of the Gods","description":"This gorgeous picture book biography, according to \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e in a starred review, is \"a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho 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.\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e, May 15, 2013:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The richly colored artwork is stunning in both its scope and particulars\u003cb\u003e...\u003c\/b\u003eand 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.\u003cb\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e, May 1, 2013:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e, May 1, 2013:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Inviting and appealing, this title serves as a great addition to a unit on ancient China or Chinese Art.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/u\u003e, April 15, 2013:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A fine biographical tribute to the enchanting power of art.\"LENORE LOOK is the author of the popular Alvin Ho series, as well as several acclaimed picture books, including \u003ci\u003eHenry's First-Moon Birthday\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e, both of which received three starred reviews and were named ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Books. Her latest picture book is\u003ci\u003e Polka Dot Penguin Pottery\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEILO SO has illustrated many acclaimed and award-winning books, including Kate Coombs's \u003ci\u003eWater Sings Blue,\u003c\/i\u003e called \"evocative\" in a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e starred review; Janet Schulman's Pale Male, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book; and Antoine ÓFlatharta's \u003ci\u003eHurry and the Monarch\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Anne Schwartz Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304160350437,"sku":"NP9780375870019","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780375870019.jpg?v=1767723127","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/brush-of-the-gods-isbn-9780375870019","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}