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The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching
By Demi,
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-41691-206-4
- Publisher
- McElderry
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2007
Gr 5-Up This is the legend of Lao Tzu, who may or may not have been born; who may or may not have founded Taoism, one of the greatest religions of the world]. Demis elegant picture-book introduction to the legendary Chinese philosopher, often speculated to have been a contemporary of Confucius, combines nuggets of his purported life with 20 verses from the Tao Te Ching, which he may or may not have written. Allegedly born an old man, Lao Tzu became widely known for his wi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2007
Continuing to explore the world's great thinkers (Su Dongpo) and religious leaders (Muhammad, rev. 7/03), Demi presents a legendary figure "who may or may not have been born; who may or may not have founded Taoism, one of the greatest religions in the world." Elegant, minimally limned figures and a text of (sometimes hard to read) gold, all set on circles of lightly clouded blue sky, make a sumptuous package. Lao Tzu was said to have been born, already old and wise, in 604 b.c.e...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
Demi presents the legendary figure "who may or may not have been born; who may or may not have founded Taoism." Elegant, min...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
