What can a poor man teach a rich man about life's greater treasure?
Long ago in China, there lived a rich man named Pang and a poor man named Li. All day long, Pang counted his money and worried about how he should spend it. Nearby, humble Li worked his small farm. And whenever he had the chance, Li played merry songs on his flute for his whole family to enjoy.
When Pang decides to give Li a bag full of gold coins, Li is delighted at first with his new fortune. But soon enough, it becomes a burden. At last, Li's youngest daughter helps him see that the greatest treasure is the one he has carried in his heart all along. And in an unexpected twist, Li finds a clever way to share with Pang this most precious treasure.
Demi's simple retelling of this traditional Chinese tale, beautifully adorned by her exquisitely detailed artwork, conveys with perfect insight the true value of simple pleasures.
—from the dust jacket
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