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Books by Demi | Wonderlit

Books by Demi

15 books · Ages 2–12

Demi writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–12, exploring themes of asian heritage, history, celebrating heritage.

Standalone Books

Cover of One Grain of Rice

One Grain of Rice

A clever village girl uses the power of doubling numbers to outwit a selfish raja and turn a single grain of rice into a

Cover of The Greatest Treasure

The Greatest Treasure

A sultan's daughter uses her love for math and clever riddles to test her suitors and find a partner who truly measures

Cover of Muhammad

For the family seeking to explore the foundations of Islamic faith and the life of its Prophet through a respectful, his

Cover of The Dalai Lama

By Age Range

The Peek-A-Boo ABC

One Grain of Rice

The Greatest Treasure

The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China

One Grain of Rice

Common Themes

Asian Heritage History Celebrating Heritage Fairy Tales & Mythology Art & Creativity Curiosity & Wonder Empathy & Kindness Justice & Fairness

The Dalai Lama

Demi

For the child curious about different paths to leadership, this stunning biography introduces the peaceful resilience an

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China

The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China

Set against the backdrop of ancient China, this vibrant retelling uses traditional symbols to show why honesty is more i

Cover of The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching

The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching

Ancient ink drawings and thoughtful verses introduce the peaceful teachings of Lao Tzu and the classic wisdom found in t

Cover of The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey

The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey

After being judged for his messy clothes, Nasrettin Hoca decides to feed his fancy new coat at a dinner party in this wi

Cover of The Magic Pillow

The Magic Pillow

A mysterious magician grants a poor boy a pillow that brings his dreams of wealth to life, showing him exactly what happ

Cover of Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

For the child who dreams of making their mark on the world, this stunning biography explores how vision and grit can sha

Cover of Buddha

The Golden-Winged King of Illumination serves as a powerful guardian deity, protecting the Pure Land and Mount Sumeru fr

Cover of The Peek-A-Boo ABC

The Peek-A-Boo ABC

For the curious toddler eager to explore the world, this interactive alphabet book turns learning into a joyful game of

Cover of Buddha Stories

Golden-winged guardians and celestial deities come to life in these stories of the spiritual uncle of the Buddha protect

Cover of The Dragon's Tale, and Other Animal Fables of the Chinese Zodiac

The Dragon's Tale, and Other Animal Fables of the Chinese Zodiac

A single mouse whisker was used to paint these twelve delicate animal fables, each revealing a moral lesson from the anc

Cover of Gandhi

A courageous leader fights for India's independence and challenges an unjust caste system using only the persistent powe

Cover of The Pandas and Their Chopsticks: And Other Animal Stories

The Pandas and Their Chopsticks: And Other Animal Stories

For the child learning that helping others is the best way to help yourself. These traditional fables use animal wisdom

The Greatest Treasure

Muhammad

Muhammad

The Dalai Lama

Alexander the Great

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Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World

Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World

African Proverbs for All Ages

Johnnetta Betsch Cole

African Proverbs for All Ages

Cosmic Wonder: Halley's Comet and Humankind

Cosmic Wonder: Halley's Comet and Humankind

One Today

Madame C.J. Walker

Madame C.J. Walker