Combining a heartwarming family story, a magical adventure, and a multilingual primer on Chinese language, The MagicBrush tells the story of Jasmine, a young girl who learns Chinese calligraphy from her Agong, or grandfather. As Jasmine learns how to paint the characters for dragon, fish, horse, friend, and more, she and Agong are magically transported to the wondrous world they are creating. But when Agong passes away, Jasmine must find a way for their special paintings to live on. Could her baby brother Tai-Tai be the key? The Magic Brush, beautifully rendered in traditional cut-paper, is perfect for young readers and their parents to share, steeped in Chinese traditions and full of magical adventure.
Language
English
Pages
40
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Walker Childrens
Release
January 04, 2011
ISBN
0802721796
ISBN 13
9780802721792
The Magic Brush: A Story of Love, Family, and Chinese Characters
Combining a heartwarming family story, a magical adventure, and a multilingual primer on Chinese language, The MagicBrush tells the story of Jasmine, a young girl who learns Chinese calligraphy from her Agong, or grandfather. As Jasmine learns how to paint the characters for dragon, fish, horse, friend, and more, she and Agong are magically transported to the wondrous world they are creating. But when Agong passes away, Jasmine must find a way for their special paintings to live on. Could her baby brother Tai-Tai be the key? The Magic Brush, beautifully rendered in traditional cut-paper, is perfect for young readers and their parents to share, steeped in Chinese traditions and full of magical adventure.