The Magic Paintbrush

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To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This edition features a stunning redesigned cover, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson fans - big and small! JD has stamped her distinctive rhythm into making this re-telling a very atmospheric book of how a little girl's life changes when she is given a magic brush which turns anything she paints into real life. Registered office address: Office 6 HQ Business Centre | 237 Union Street | Plymouth | PL1 3HQ | UK. It tells the story of Shen who receives a magical paintbrush with instructions to paint for the poor as the paintings come to life.

With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift, he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead. Complimented by beautiful water colour illustrations which brings out the purity of the underlying message, the story gently builds up to a dramatic climax.In The Magic Paintbrush, Julia Donaldson's vibrant verse and Joel Stewart's beautiful illustrations bring fresh life to a traditional tale of how a little girl's integrity can withstand the corruption of power and greed. I went to China Town in Manchester and purchased a real coolie hat some simple books with Chinese letter to copy. With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead. I now have a 5 year old grand-daughter who is half Chinese, so I was delighted to find this Julia Donaldson version, especially as she is a big fan of the author. Must see if can find the Chinese brushes 5 in the box and the children loved to pretend they were magic and talk about what they would paint.

An enchanting tale told in catchy rhyming verses true to JD style, this story will capture the imagination of children and grown ups. It can also be a springboard to explore Chinese culture and celebrations for children, particularly Chinese New Year and the Chinese Zodiac.This edition features a stunning redesigned cover, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson fans – big and small! With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village.