Brush of the Gods
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Brush of the Gods
By (Author) Lenore Look
Illustrated by Meilo So
Random House USA Inc
Random House Inc
1st October 2013
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction and true stories
Winner of Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice.
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 238mm, Height 286mm, Spine 8mm
421g
Description
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.
Reviews
Starred Review, Booklist, May 15, 2013:
"The richly colored artwork is stunning in both its scope and particulars...and the words are equally well chosen. This combination of talents happily never forgets its audience in an offering as child appealing and whimsical as it is handsome."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2013:
A cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration.
Starred Review, School Library Journal, May 1, 2013:
Inviting and appealing, this title serves as a great addition to a unit on ancient China or Chinese Art.
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, April 15, 2013:
"A fine biographical tribute to the enchanting power of art."
Author Bio
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 Flatharta's Hurry and the Monarch.
