Liang and the Magic Paintbrush | Reading Rainbow Stories

Experience this folktale about a poor boy who is given a magic paintbrush that brings everything he paints to life. LeVar Burton discusses the significance of lions in Chinese mythology and the traditional lion dance. The featured book, Liang and the Magic Paintbrush, is read by actress Lauren Tom. LeVar talks about the art of Chinese calligraphy. After watching, use the provided classroom guide and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.