Ma Liang and the Magic Brush

In this heartwarming episode of Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern, we meet Ma Liang, a poor boy with a big heart and a deep love for painting.

Though he has no brush, he draws with sticks, stones, and leaves—
until one night, a magical dream places a real brush in his hand.
But this is no ordinary brush…
Whatever he paints becomes real.

Ma Liang uses his gift to help the people around him.
But when a greedy ruler demands gold and power,
Ma Liang must choose how—and why—to use the magic he’s been given.

This quiet and imaginative Chinese folktale invites children to think about creativity, kindness, and what it truly means to make something meaningful.

🎧 Best for ages 5–8
🖌️ Theme: Creativity, selflessness, wisdom
✨ Mood: Gentle, inspiring, magical