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The Magic Brush
written by Kat Yeh
Illustrator: Huy Voun Lee
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Publisher: Walker
ISBN: 978-0-8027-2178-5
Keywords: Calligraphy, Grandfathers
Jasmine's grandfather teaches her Chinese calligraphy by drawing and making up stories. Bright, dramatic, cut-paper collages.