Brush of the Gods

This gorgeous picture book biography, according to Kirkus Reviews in a starred review, is a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration.

Who 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.

Author: Lenore Look
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Published: 06/25/2013
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780375870019
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159379 / Brush of the Gods


Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/15/2013
School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 80
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2013
Booklist 05/15/2013 pg. 54
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2013 pg. 107
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2013
New York Times Book Review 08/25/2013 pg. 16
Kirkus Best Picture Books 11/15/2013 pg. 59
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2014 pg. 15
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 36 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
LENORE LOOK is the author of the popular Alvin Ho series, as well as several acclaimed picture books, including Henry's First-Moon Birthday and Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding, both of which received three starred reviews and were named ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Books. Her latest picture book is Polka Dot Penguin Pottery.

MEILO SO has illustrated many acclaimed and award-winning books, including Kate Coombs's Water Sings Blue, called evocative in a Publishers Weekly starred review; Janet Schulman's Pale Male, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and Antoine ÓFlatharta's Hurry and the Monarch.


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