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Wabi Sabi

by Ed Young, Mark Reibstein   |  Ages 8-11
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Wabi Sabi
Wabi Sabi

Cat's journey discovering beauty in life's imperfections.

If you've ever wondered about finding beauty in the simplest of things, "Wabi Sabi" is a delightful exploration of this concept through the eyes of a curious cat. The fusion of Mark Reibstein's minimalistic storytelling with Ed Young's stunning collages offers a captivating experience, opening a window to appreciating imperfection in our everyday world. This book could be a gentle introduction to mindfulness and aesthetic philosophy for readers of all ages.

  • California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Picture Books for Older Readers (2012)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Picture Book (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Wabi Sabi

by Ed Young, Mark Reibstein   |  Ages 8-11
$8.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$28.81  

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ISBN: 9780316118255
Authors: Ed Young, Mark Reibstein
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2008-10-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books
Related Topics: Animals, Fantasy, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 1842 readers)

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Wabi Sabi, a little cat in Kyoto, Japan, had never thought much about her name until friends visiting from another land asked her owner what it meant. At last, the master says, "That's hard to explain." This unsatisfying answer sets Wabi Sabi on a journey to uncover the meaning of her name, and on the way discovers what wabi sabi is: a Japanese philosophy of seeing beauty in simplicity, the ordinary, and the imperfect. Using spare text and haiku, Mark Reibstein weaves an extraordinary story about finding real beauty in unexpected places. Caldecott Medal-winning artist Ed Young complements the lyrical text with breathtaking collages. Together, they illustrate the unique world view that is wabi sabi. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book for 2008!
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Cat's journey discovering beauty in life's imperfections.

If you've ever wondered about finding beauty in the simplest of things, "Wabi Sabi" is a delightful exploration of this concept through the eyes of a curious cat. The fusion of Mark Reibstein's minimalistic storytelling with Ed Young's stunning collages offers a captivating experience, opening a window to appreciating imperfection in our everyday world. This book could be a gentle introduction to mindfulness and aesthetic philosophy for readers of all ages.

  • California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Picture Books for Older Readers (2012)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Picture Book (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.