The Empty Pot

The Empty Pot
by Demi

The Empty Pot
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Book Summary Information

Author: Demi
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-16
ISBN: 0805082271
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks

Book Reviews of The Empty Pot

Book Review: Great Lesson in Honesty
Summary: 5 Stars

The Empty Pot is about a boy who loves flowers and an emperor who is looking for a child to succeed him. It is a great story about truth and honesty. The emperor gives all the children a seed and tells them the one who has done the best in a year's time will be heir to his throne.



Ping loves flowers and has always been able to grow beautiful ones, but is unable to make the seed grow. After a year has passed all the other children have beautiful flowers, but Ping's pot is still empty. Even though he is ashamed that he couldn't grow a flower for the emperor Ping returns to palace with his empty pot. The emperor is very pleased with Ping. He had boiled the seeds he gave the children. The seeds would not grow. Ping was the only one who was honest and didn't switch his seed.



The illustrations in this book are beautiful and the story provides a simple illustration of how honesty is reward. Another great read aloud.

Summary of The Empty Pot

The Empty Pot has sold more than 300,000 copies in hardcover and paperback. Now, in a big book format ideal for Demi's lavish art, this classic favorite can be shared with a whole group of children at once!

This is a story about a boy who loves flowers but is unable to grow one in the emperor's contest. Demi's exquisite art and beautifully simple text show how Ping's seeming failure is turned around in this satisfying tale of honesty rewarded.

"A beautifully crafted book that will be enjoyed as much for the richness
of its illustrations as the simplicity of its story."--School Library Journal

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