The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416912064)

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 Lao Tzu, the mysterious philosopher who is said to have been born at the age of eighty-one with snow-white hair, the ability to walk and talk, and unparalleled wisdom. Many credit him with creating the Tao Te Ching, which was written for the good of all humankind. Twenty of the eighty-one passages of the Tao Te Ching are included here, paired with stunning illustrations by the award-winning artist Demi. On topics ranging from silence to moderation, from governing to the balance of earth and heaven, these passages carry a powerful message and are sure to give each and every reader something new to consider.

Author: Demi
ISBN-10: 1416912061
ISBN-13: 9781416912064
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 05/08/2007
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.41h x 10.24w x 0.45d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 116217 / Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2007 pg. 152
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2007 pg. 388
Publishers Weekly 05/14/2007 pg. 58
Booklist 05/15/2007 pg. 46
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2007 pg. 408
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 384 - Superior,Well Above Average