Demi
Overview
| Works: | 249 works in 613 publications in 12 languages and 53,232 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Picture books Biographies Literature Folklore Fiction Folk tales Haiku Jataka stories Short stories |
| Roles: | Author, Translator, Illustrator |
| Classifications: | PZ8.1.D38, B |
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Most widely held works about
Demi
- Something about the author by Susan Strickland( )
- "Meet the author". Margery Cuyler, Demi, Mem Fox, Jean Fritz by Peggy Agostino Sharp( Book )
- Vasari artist collection : mixed artist material collected by Juan Carlos Liberti by Miami-Dade Public Library( )
- Opus 34, Cantata by Frederick Demi( )
Most widely held works by
Demi
The empty pot by
Demi(
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39 editions published between 1990 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 2,656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty
39 editions published between 1990 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 2,656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty
One grain of rice : a mathematical folktale by
Demi(
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19 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A reward of one grain of rice doubles day by day into millions of grains of rice when a selfish raja is outwitted by a clever village girl
19 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A reward of one grain of rice doubles day by day into millions of grains of rice when a selfish raja is outwitted by a clever village girl
Liang and the magic paintbrush by
Demi(
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24 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in English and Hebrew and held by 1,707 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poor boy who longs to paint is given a magic brush that brings to life whatever he pictures
24 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in English and Hebrew and held by 1,707 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poor boy who longs to paint is given a magic brush that brings to life whatever he pictures
Muhammad by
Demi(
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6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces Muhammad and the basic tenets of the Islamic faith
6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces Muhammad and the basic tenets of the Islamic faith
Gandhi by
Demi(
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7 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and Bengali and held by 1,256 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A bestselling artist presents the story of Mohandas Gandhi, who evolved from a shy and scarred child to a self-reliant man determined to lead millions of Indian people out from the rule of the British Empire through non-violent means. Full-color & gold illustrations
7 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and Bengali and held by 1,256 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A bestselling artist presents the story of Mohandas Gandhi, who evolved from a shy and scarred child to a self-reliant man determined to lead millions of Indian people out from the rule of the British Empire through non-violent means. Full-color & gold illustrations
Mother Teresa by
Demi(
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6 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 1,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India
6 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 1,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India
The hungry coat : a tale from Turkey by
Demi(
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11 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After being forced to change to a fancy new coat to attend a party, Nasrettin Hoca tries to feed his dinner to the coat, reasoning that it was the coat that was the invited guest
11 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After being forced to change to a fancy new coat to attend a party, Nasrettin Hoca tries to feed his dinner to the coat, reasoning that it was the coat that was the invited guest
The Dalai Lama : a biography of the Tibetan spiritual and political leader by
Demi(
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in English and held by 1,020 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A short biography of the fourteenth Dalai Lama, who has been in exile since 1959
5 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in English and held by 1,020 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A short biography of the fourteenth Dalai Lama, who has been in exile since 1959
Buddha by
Demi(
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7 editions published between 1995 and 2018 in English and held by 975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of Sidhartha, a prince from the Himalayan mountains who became a spiritual leader of the Buddhism religion
7 editions published between 1995 and 2018 in English and held by 975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of Sidhartha, a prince from the Himalayan mountains who became a spiritual leader of the Buddhism religion
The legend of Saint Nicholas by
Demi(
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5 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 944 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts pivotal events in the history and life of Saint Nicholas, including how he came to be associated with Christmas and Santa Claus
5 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 944 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts pivotal events in the history and life of Saint Nicholas, including how he came to be associated with Christmas and Santa Claus
Happy New Year! : Kung-hsi fa-ts'ai! by
Demi(
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11 editions published between 1997 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 935 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the customs, traditions, foods, and lore associated with the celebration of Chinese New Year
11 editions published between 1997 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 935 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the customs, traditions, foods, and lore associated with the celebration of Chinese New Year
Florence Nightingale by
Demi(
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7 editions published between 2014 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 932 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting effects of her career"--
7 editions published between 2014 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 932 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting effects of her career"--
Marco Polo by
Demi(
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9 editions published between 2002 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the life of the great explorer who traveled more than thirty thousand miles by land and sea from Italy to China in the thirteenth century, and who was instrumental in opening up the East to Europeans
9 editions published between 2002 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the life of the great explorer who traveled more than thirty thousand miles by land and sea from Italy to China in the thirteenth century, and who was instrumental in opening up the East to Europeans
The greatest treasure by
Demi(
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6 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and Arabic and held by 901 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this traditional Chinese tale, a poor man receives a treasure of gold and discovers the true value of simple pleasures
6 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and Arabic and held by 901 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this traditional Chinese tale, a poor man receives a treasure of gold and discovers the true value of simple pleasures
King Midas : the golden touch by
Demi(
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold
4 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold
Kites : magic wishes that fly up to the sky by
Demi(
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2003 in English and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story of how kite-flying started in China and of what the various kites represent and mean. Includes directions for making and decorating magic kites
6 editions published between 1999 and 2003 in English and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story of how kite-flying started in China and of what the various kites represent and mean. Includes directions for making and decorating magic kites
Grass sandals : the travels of Basho by
Dawnine Spivak(
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 784 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A simple retelling of the travels of seventeenth-century Japanese poet, Basho, across his island homeland. Includes examples of the haiku verses he composed
7 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 784 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A simple retelling of the travels of seventeenth-century Japanese poet, Basho, across his island homeland. Includes examples of the haiku verses he composed
The legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao te ching by
Demi(
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the teachings of Lao Tzu, the philosopher believed to be the inspiring force behind the seminal Taoist work, through a collection of eighty-one inspirational passages that speak to the balance of earth and heaven
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the teachings of Lao Tzu, the philosopher believed to be the inspiring force behind the seminal Taoist work, through a collection of eighty-one inspirational passages that speak to the balance of earth and heaven
Buddha stories by
Demi(
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4 editions published between 1997 and 2018 in English and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of ten tales from Buddha
4 editions published between 1997 and 2018 in English and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of ten tales from Buddha
In the eyes of the cat : Japanese poetry for all seasons by
Demi(
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7 editions published between 1992 and 1995 in English and held by 754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Japanese nature poems organized according to the seasons, and illustrated with paintings corresponding to the themes of the poems
7 editions published between 1992 and 1995 in English and held by 754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Japanese nature poems organized according to the seasons, and illustrated with paintings corresponding to the themes of the poems
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Asia Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho,--Dalai Lama XIV, Buddhism Children's poetry, Japanese China Chinese New Year Dalai lamas Dao de jing (Laozi) England Explorers Folklore Gandhi,--Mahatma, Gautama Buddha Haiku Honesty India Italy Japan Jataka stories, English Kites Laozi Magic Manners and customs Mathematics Matsuo, Bashō, Midas--(Legendary character) Missionaries of Charity Muḥammad,--Prophet, Muslims Mythology, Greek Nasreddin,--Hoca, Nationalists Nicholas,--Saint, Bishop of Myra Nightingale, Florence, Nobel Prize winners Nuns Nurses Paintbrushes Painting Politics and government Polo, Marco, Saudi Arabia Statesmen Tales Teresa,--Mother, Saint, Travel Travel, Medieval Turkey Voyages and travels Women
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Demi 1942-
Demi Amerikaans schrijfster
Demi, Demi
Dumaresq Hunt, Charlotte 1942-
Hitz, Demi
Hitz Demi 1942-....
Hunt, Charlotte
Hunt, Charlotte Dumaresq
Hunt, Charlotte Dumaresq 1942-
ديمي
데미 1942-
히츠, 데미 1942-
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