BOOKS by Demi

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1	Thumbelina more books like this by Hans Christian Andersen When a young woman plants a magic seed, a flower bud grows. Inside is a tiny child, the size of the woman's thumb, and so the woman calls the little girl Thumbelina. One night, Thumbelina is captured by an ugly toad, who arranges for her son to marry the little girl. Eventually, Thumbelina is led to a kingdom of tiny people just like her and ... see all copies from £1.38! new only from £5.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Empty Pot more books like this by Demi (Illustrator) Ping is an excellent gardener who can make almost any plant flourish and bloom. Needing a successor, the Emperor, who also enjoys gardening, comes up with a contest. He distributes a seed to every child in the kingdom, declaring that whoever grows the most beautiful plant will be the new emperor. Ping is more than disappointed when his carefully ... see all copies from £5.54! new only from £6.35! \| first editions
3	One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale more books like this by Demi In this story set in India a clever girl named Rani outwits a selfish raja who keeps nearly all of the people's rice for himself. When Rani does a good deed for the raja, he lets her choose her reward. Her request seems modest at first--a single grain of rice, doubled every day for 30 days. But is Rani's request really as small as it sounds? Color ... see all copies from £7.59! new only from £13.14! \| first editions
4	The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching more books like this by Demi (Illustrator) THIS IS THE LEGEND OF LAO TZU, "who may or may not have been born; who may or may not have founded Taoism, on of the greatest religions in the world; and who may or may not have written one of the greatest books of wisdom in the world: the Tao Te Ching, or the "Way of Heaven."" This thoughtful and thought-provoking book opens with a biography of ... see all copies from £12.12! new only from £12.12!
5	Liang and the Magic Paintbrush more books like this by Demi When a poor boy in China receives a magical paintbrush, everything he paints turns to life. But the wicked emperor wants to capture the boy when he hears the news. The story will excite readers as the ruler gets his just reward when the boy creates a masterpiece that spells his doom. Full-color illustrations. A Reading Rainbow Selection. see all copies from £5.54! new only from £6.35! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Mother Teresa more books like this by Demi Blessed by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, this magnificent biography of Mother Teresa traces her life, from her first religious calling to her death in 1997 to her beatification in 2003, and chronicles the events that continue to this day as Mother Teresa is considered for sainthood. Full color. see all copies from £9.00! new only from £9.00!
7	Jesus more books like this by Demi (Illustrator) Presented in the language of the New Testament from the King James Version of the Bible, this inspirational picture book biography takes readers from Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary to Jesus's crucifixion. Full color. see all copies from £5.54! new only from £6.43! \| first editions
8	Muhammad more books like this by Demi (Illustrator), Laleh Bakhtiar (Foreword by) Written for children, this is a his biography of the founder of Islam. Author/illustrator Demi adheres to Muslim tradition by never explicitly depicting Muhammad or his family members in the book's colorful illustrations. see all copies from £7.63! new only from £8.94!
9	Gandhi more books like this by Demi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known by his followers as Mahatma -- or great soul -- was born in India in 1869 and grew up to become one of the most influential and well-respected political and social leaders the world has ever known. An adamant idealist and a courageous thinker, Gandhi identified himself with the struggles of the common people. He ... see all copies from £5.54! new only from £10.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Now & Then by Rosie O'Donnell Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Melanie Griffith, Gaby Hoffmann, Demi Moore, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Rita Wilson... see all copies from £3.43!
11	The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey more books like this by Demi With humor and luminous illustrations inspired by traditional Turkish paintings, Demi brings to life Turkey's most famous folk hero and imparts a timeless tale with a moral that will resonate with readers everywhere. Full color. see all copies from £8.69! new only from £9.44!
12 view cover	The Boy Who Painted Dragons more books like this by Demi (Illustrator) In a swirl of smoke and fire, a large, powerful dragon appears, and a boy named Ping is confronted by his greatest fear. Award-winning artist Demi interprets this story of valor and self-discovery with bold, dramatic strokes of color and emotion. Full color. see all copies from £9.75! new only from £9.75!
13 view cover	Mary more books like this by Demi (Illustrator) Anna your wife shall bring you a daughter, and you shall call her name Mary; She shall, according to your vow, be devoted to the Lord from her infancy, and be filled with the Holy Ghost from her mother's womb. . . . As she shall be in a miraculous manner born of one that was barren, so she shall, while yet a virgin, in a way unparalleled, bring ... see all copies from £6.58! new only from £6.58! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Legend of Saint Nicholas more books like this by Demi (Illustrator) In this glorious portrait of the saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, Demi describes pivotal events in the history and life of Saint Nicholas, weaving luminous imagery into the story of his connection with Christmas. Full color. see all copies from £10.25! new only from £10.25!
15 view cover	The Greatest Treasure more books like this by Demi When he was poor, the farmer thought that money would solve all of his problems, but when he receives a treasure, he discovers that money doesn't solve problems--it just brings new ones. Oil paintings illustrate this retelling of a Chinese folktale. see all copies from £6.10! new only from £18.02! \| first editions
16 view cover	Kites more books like this by Demi Hitz, Hitz Demi Demi explores how kites came to be, examines their cultural significance, and includes instructions for making kites, and information and kite festivals celebrated around the world. Full color. see all copies from £8.56! new only from £44.29! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Dalai Lama: With a Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama more books like this by Demi (Illustrator), Dalai Lama (Foreword by) In simple language and glorious art, Demi pays tribute to the 14th Dalai Lama's remarkable life, cpaturing the beauty of Tibetan culture, as well as the charm, talent, and vision of one of the world's best-known spiritual figures. Full color. see all copies from £7.45! new only from £10.73! \| signed copies \| first editions
18	The Artist and the Architect more books like this by Demi Two talented men, one an artist, the other an architect, serve the Emperor well. But the artist becomes jealous of the architect and plots his death. "Your father", declares the artist to the Emperor, "asks that you send a good architect to build a palace for him in heaven, as nobody there knows how". But the architect smells a trap, cleverly ... see all copies from £5.54! new only from £73.08! \| first editions
19	Door Between Devil more books like this by Ellery Queen Ellery Queen, the gentleman detective, is a handsome Harvard grad who works as a private eye alongside his father, Inspector Richard Queen of the NYPD. In The Door Between, they face one of their most daunting cases. Karen Leith is dead. An acclaimed novelist turned recluse, she died alone, in a small secluded room of her odd Greenwich Village ... see all copies from £5.54! new only from £65.99!
20 view cover	In the Eyes of the Cat: Japanese Poetry for All Seasons more books like this by Hitz Demi, Tze-Si Huang (Translator) Classic Japanese poetry is infused with new life in this accessible and beautiful collection. The beauty and purity of these fresh, literary translations of the Japanese masters, matched with spare, evocative paintings in Demi's inimitable style, make this a perfect addition to the libraries of both children and adults. Full color. see all copies from £5.54! new only from £7.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Happy New Year: Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai! more books like this by Demi Firecrackers explode and the Dragon Dance begins during Chinese New Year. The activities and traditions that make up the Chinese New Year festivities are portrayed in beautiful, full-color detail. Each spread contains a brief explanation of the significance of each custom, telling how it fits into the month-long celebration. see all copies from £5.54! first editions
22 view cover	Buddha more books like this by Hitz Demi Many centuries ago, a child was born in the land that is now India. The young prince, Siddhartha, was raised in the greatest luxury. But one day, Siddhartha left the palace and saw, for the first time, human suffering and death. He knew then that he must discover the truth of life. Full color. see all copies from £6.95! new only from £10.29! \| first editions
23	Demi Reflective Fable more books like this by Demi Young readers can reflect on the morals of 13 traditional Chinese fables, both literally and figuratively. After reading each tale, children can use the mylar "mirror" on the book's front jacket flap to reflect the beautiful pictures and stories. see all copies from £5.54! first editions
24 view cover	Happy, Happy Chinese New Year! more books like this by Demi Hitz's bestselling "Happy New Year! Kung-Hsi Fa-Ts'ai!" is now available in this retitled mini edition, perfectly packaged for the gift-buying season. Full color. see all copies from £5.54! new only from £6.93!
25 view cover	Buddha Stories more books like this by Demi Filled with wisdom and insight, this beautiful collection of fables will continue to educate and entertain children for years to come. Demi has retold ten of the Buddha's parables and illustrated them in gold and indigo, in the tradition of the most ancient Buddhist texts. see all copies from £8.24! new only from £12.39! \| signed copies \| first editions

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