The Empty Pot

This was one I went ahead and bought on the recommendation of Memoria Press Junior Kindergarten. It is a lovely type of illustration that seems unique to Demi and they are fabulous to look at. This is an interesting little story about honesty. I think it will be a very good read for our shelves and I look forward to sharing it with my daughter when we come to it as a read aloud. After enjoying this one we went ahead and got a few more from the library as well including [b:The Greatest Power 630595 The Greatest Power Demi https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1375646604l/630595.SX50.jpg 616915] a sequel in a way to [b:The Empty Pot 332575 The Empty Pot Demi https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1383352880l/332575.SX50.jpg 2600034] and [b:The Boy Who Painted Dragons 2017062 The Boy Who Painted Dragons Demi https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348233515l/2017062.SX50.jpg 2021367] another story about a boy named Ping, but perhaps a different Ping. -2012 We read this again today. So lovely. This time to my Rascal (5), Princess (8), and Mermaid Warrior (2.5). Even my AppleBlossom (10) was listening from the other room and remembering this story. A great addition to our China study with Beautiful Feet Books Around the World with Picture Books Volume 1. We love Demi and I wish I could have more of her books around. [bc:The Empty Pot 332575 The Empty Pot Demi https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1383352880l/332575.SX50.jpg 2600034][bc:The Shady Tree 27414398 The Shady Tree Demi https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1451244741l/27414398.SX50.jpg 47463557][bc:The Pandas and Their Chopsticks: And Other Animals Stories 22886537 The Pandas and Their Chopsticks And Other Animals Stories Demi https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407522224l/22886537.SX50.jpg 42456187][bc:The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching 147325 The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching Demi https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347666157l/147325.SX50.jpg 142182]

An interesting and widely acclaimed book about being brave enough to be honest and admit shortcomings, even when you think it makes you look bad, or even cause others to think differently or less of you.

I guess I have reservations about white ladies getting folktales from other cultures right. The ending was also pretty abrupt.