By: Demi Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 32 Publication Date: October 16, 2007 Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Release Date: October 16, 2007
The Empty Pot has sold more than 300,000 copies in hardcover and paperback. Now, in a big book format ideal for Demi’s lavish art, this classic favorite can be shared with a whole group of children at once!
This is a story about a boy who loves flowers but is unable to grow one in the emperor’s contest. Demi’s exquisite art and beautifully simple text show how Ping’s seeming failure is turned around in this satisfying tale of honesty rewarded.
“A beautifully crafted book that will be enjoyed as much for the richness of its illustrations as the simplicity of its story.”—School Library Journal
Wonderful A family favorite. We love this book. Had to make sure our girls got the pleasure of reading it.
Such a neat book! We really like this book. It makes kids really think about doing the right thing and being honest. It's great!
The Empty Pot - A Lesson About Honesty "The Empty Pot" is a nice Chinese fable that teaches an important lesson about honesty.
The Emperor was getting old and wanted to choose one child in the kingdom to succeed him. He posed a challenge for the children. He gave each child a flower seed. Whoever grew the most beautiful flower within one year would become the new emperor.
For one year, all of the children spent their time growing the most beautiful flower. Everyone was doing good, except for this one child named Ping who could not seem to get his flower seed to sprout a flower.
When the time comes to present each child's flower to the Emperor, Ping brings the empty pot with his flower seed and is declared the new Emperor. To find out how Ping becomes the Emperor, just read the book. It will surprise you.
Should be in every child's library! This is such a wonderful book about honesty and humility. I saw it on Between the Lions one day and fell in love with the story. Not much else to say but to make sure you get this book!!
Simply Beautiful! As expected from Demi a beautifully illustrated (clean colored and detailed) book, a simple, sweet story with a gentle message. Ages 3 1/2 +
A great introductory book to different cultures. Can also be used as a jump start to many conversations (doing your best, being brave, honesty, growing seeds, seed viability etc)
Anything Goes Trivia
Megaton Man
Trevor
