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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9781416924708
ISBN number: 1416924701
Label: Margaret K. McElderry
Manufacturer: Margaret K. McElderry
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 40
Printing Date: June 03, 2008
Publishing house: Margaret K. McElderry
Age index: Ages 9-12
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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.
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Acclaimed writer and illustrator Demi presents this adaptation of an old Chinese folktale about a boy named Ping who lives in poverty and learns what it means to have true happiness. Ping's family resides on a tiny plot of land and depends on Ping to collect firewood in the mountains. One day as Ping is engaged in this work, a heavy snowfall prevents him from returning home and he seeks shelter at an inn. Although a warm meal from the innkeeper and a magic show by a great magician temporarily distract Ping from his woes, he soon becomes sad again. Puzzled by the sadness, the magician talks with Ping and learns that Ping believes his family's economic hardship will prevent him from becoming a great person with money, power, and fame. The wise man knows better, of course, and lends Ping a magic pillow that gives him new insight into the downside of money and the source of real happiness.
This splendid book gives parents and teachers an excellent vehicle for teaching about scarcity, one of the very first economics concepts to which younger children are exposed in school and in their daily experiences. Many readers will recognize and appreciate the artist's unique style, with intricate images, bold colors, and gold tones. The Magic Pillow offers an unrivaled opportunity to expose children to exquisite art work and an important lesson about money all in one sitting.
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What child wouldn't be transfixed by Demi's illustrations? Her colors are bold, primary and her designs are intricate.. She is an artist with finely tuned sensibilities, one who translates the mundane into the magical. She captures the eye with the hues of her paints and attention to the most minute detail Not only have her books garnered a legion of fans but Demi has been awarded the Christopher Medal and one title was named Best Illustrated Book by the New York Times.
With The Magic Pillow she reintroduces an ancient Chinese folktale. It is the story of Ping, a poor boy who goes out to gather firewood to keep his family warm. But once he reaches the mountains he realizes that he cannot return home due to a sudden heavy snow. However, "Not far away Ping could see the light of an inn. He rode over to ask if he might stay there till the storm stopped."
It so happened that a magician was also staying at the inn. This man performed amazing tricks and gives Ping a magic pillow. Once Ping falls asleep on the pillow he has breathtaking dreams. In these dreams he has everything he has ever desired - fame, fortune, power. But, does the acquisition of these things bring true happiness?
Youngsters will learn from Ping's experience as he discovers what it is that truly gives him joy.
- Gail Cooke
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