The story, whilst there are some advanced aspects to its telling, is suitable for three to eight years olds, which is made possible by the inclusion of cross curricular traits. Whilst being read the story Children will relish looking at the pictures in wonderment, devouring the very different cultural aspects associated with ancient Chinese society. The illustrations are lovely and delicate, not the normal bold approach, complementing well the ancient oriental storyline. There is, however, her familiar strong but simple rhyming style running throughout.
This is not a usual Julia Donaldson book, as there is not the normal 'fun' approach to the manner in which the story unfurls. I will say, however, that there is a happy ending. To discover what happens in this exciting and heart-warming story, you will have to read it for yourself. "Seize the magic paintbrush and seize the girl called Shen." 'The Emperor scowls and stamps his foot, bellowing to his men:
As we all know, Shen is unable to fulfil this request and she explains how she is unable to fulfil the Emperors wish, as she had made the promise to paint only for the benefit of the poor. She is clearly instructed that the paintbrush will only work if she uses its abilities to help the poor.Īs always happens in such stories, the greedy Emperor learns of Shen's magical powers, courtesy of the paintbrush, and demands that she paint him a golden tree of coins. As we all know, Shen is unable to fulfil this request 'The Magic Paintbrush' is a Chinese fable-like story about a girl named Shen, who is given a magic paintbrush, by a mystical man on a rock, which brings objects to life. As always happens in such stories, the greedy Emperor learns of Shen's magical powers, courtesy of the paintbrush, and demands that she paint him a golden tree of coins. She is clearly instructed that the paintbrush will only work if she uses its abilities to help the poor. 'The Magic Paintbrush' is a Chinese fable-like story about a girl named Shen, who is given a magic paintbrush, by a mystical man on a rock, which brings objects to life. I always found that books that had a lovely rhythm when read aloud where much more bearable to read aloud again and again and again as young children want.more We liked this more than we expected to, the rhyming verse was a pleasure to read. You can also appreciate this tale's appeal in days when you where either someone who had nothing or someone had everything, how reassuring to hope that just perhaps, one day the tables might turn. The tale has a nice idea, and you can see the appeal of wondering what you would paint with such a brush. I al Based on a traditional Chinese story, this book tells the tale of a young girl who is given a magic paintbrush. Here is a visual depiction of, “T he Magic Paintbrush“.Based on a traditional Chinese story, this book tells the tale of a young girl who is given a magic paintbrush. You may also like to read, The Old Woman In A Vinegar Bottle. As Ho returned to the farm, he painted things for those people who were kind and good to others. “When I get back, you will paint everything I want. “I cannot swim! Why did you paint the sea?” he shouted. The gold mountain and the sea became real. Paint me a mountain of gold,” ordered the farmer.
“Oi, you! The paintbrush does not work for me. He painted gold, but the gold did not become real. He took Ho to the jail and took the magic paintbrush from him. The rich farmer wanted the magic paintbrush.
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