THE EMPTY POT

by Demi--Adapt. & Illus. ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 1, 1990

Ping is a fine gardener; but when the Chinese Emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heir--the child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be his successor--then Ping, unaccountably, is unable to get his seed to sprout. Grieving but knowing he's done his best, he reports back with the other children, all of whom have gorgeous plants. But Ping's empty pot is best of all: the Emperor cooked the seeds before distributing them, hoping thereby to discover an honest person. Demi's characteristic delicate illustrations are at their most exquisite here, floating in bubble shapes on a soft green ground. A lovely story, well told and most attractively presented.

Pub Date: March 1, 1990

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Henry Holt

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 1990

Categories: CHILDREN'S