The Giant Leaf

by Davy Liu

Anyone who has ever had a dream will be enchanted by the adventures of Kendu, a young fox whose search for a giant leaf takes him on an unforgettable journey. With a rambunctious monkey named Yitzhak at his side, Kendu ventures into the blackness of the Wilds despite warnings that a fearsome beast known as the Animal Eater resides there. You'll be as surprised as they are at what they discover; the final image will haunt you long after the story is over. A timeless parable of hope for children and adults alike, The Giant Leaf uses humor and mystery to cast new light on a story as old as time. Visit kendufilms.com for more info

64 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2007

About the author

Davy’s auspicious beginning in Taiwan was anything but commonplace. An almost stillborn baby that revived at the moment of incision, Davy entered the world as a miracle. However, when he started school the competitive education system ruled out his ability to draw as a legitimate skill. Academically, he was an under-achiever. As young boy that was consumed by the darkness of low self-esteem, Davy Liu immigrated to the U.S. when he was only thirteen.

However, his talent for drawing was discovered by a teacher that subsequently catapulted him to international fame in Hollywood. Instead of making straight A's, Davy excelled in drawing straight lines. His artistic talent quickly led him to work for Walt Disney Feature Animation on classic films such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and Mulan.

While working for George Lucas on the Star Wars franchise, he observed that his life and security was identified by his work and income. Once again, he struggled to find a purpose to his life beyond a career. Facing the fear of being a nobody outside of Hollywood, he took the risk of leaving everything behind and started his own studio, Kendu Films, inspired by the “I Kendu it” attitude.

Davy is an innovative creator who brings stories of faith and hope to the world; a pioneer in using creative storytelling to inspire generations of families to come. While creating timeless story books known as the “Invisible Tails Series”, he has also been able to tell the story of his life journey as an inspiration to others. Davy Liu is the president of Kendu Films in Los Angeles as well as a motivational speaker around the globe.

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is about faith in something bigger than yourself. Children who have learned the story of Noah and the Ark may recognize it. It also talks about slavery and finding a better life for yourself than what you were born into.

[Shekouvillage · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is a story about the Flood.
a great story~~~~~

[Jessica]

I learned the view of the animals point of view of Noah's ark