The Magic Paintbrush

Subjects

Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery

Average rating

4 out 5

With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village. When the evil emperor commands Shen to paint gold for him, she is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor. Julia Donaldson’s vibrant verse brings fresh life to a traditional tale of how a little girl’s integrity can withstand the corruption of power and greed.

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I think this girl who draws pictures for people is really nice

Professor Gonzo Sudoku 20.08.2025

The magic brush was interesting.

Professor Panther Tinkle 06.08.2025

I liked that there was a wizard and he took away the girls magic paint brush

Dona Pinky Vesuvius 07.08.2024

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"I loved this book. I talked about helping people that need it with my Mummy"

Professor Stinky Sunshine 26.07.2024

I liked reading this with my Mummy and brother. Our 2 year old loved looking at the different images painted by the paintbrush. Beautiful illustrations.

Madam Flopsy Manatee 26.07.2024

I loved how the paintbrush if you paint an dog it will turn real life I think that other people will like it very very much.

Captain Bubbles Taramasalata 06.07.2023

It was unusual that Shen was given a magic paintbrush. This means the story must be fictional because magic paint brushes aren't real. My favourite characters were the emperor's men.

Doctor Aardvark Sausage-Roll 02.09.2022

Very good story.

Anonymous 29.07.2022

Good story, really enjoyed this

Anonymous 25.07.2022

I like it because it was a rhyming book and I liked the pictures

Esquire Catapult Slingshot 14.12.2021

My favourite character was Shen because she uses the magic paintbrush for good causes. I would recommend it to someone else because it involves a magic paintbrush and you can paint whatever you like.

Princess Bernice Paddington 25.08.2021