Wabi Sabi

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." And that is all she says. 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 imperfection. 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. Wabi Sabi is a unique picture book that clearly explains a new way of seeing the world to readers. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-06-2009; Wabi Sabi; This is an excellent read aloud for pre-schoolers and elementary school just on the story line and illustrations alone. Older children can use this story to develop understandings of philosophy, art, Japanese culture and so on. The haiku...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-30-2008; A subtle book that this parent reads most nights to his 3 year old; What a wonderful way to expose a young audience to meaningful simplicity. One reviewer said this wasn't a children's book but I guess it depends on the child. Curled up in bed with his dog and his cat my son pays rapt attention to this...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-27-2008; Wabi Sabi; Beautiful illustrations and thoughtful message. My four-year old grandson enjoyed the story as did his nine-year old sister.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-22-2008; Zen-themed haiku and accompanying art - marvelous, but misses by a mile its target audience; As an adult, former resident of Japan (for 3.5 years), visitor of Ginkakuji, and cat lover, I enjoyed this book with its wonderfully done collages, calming story and accompanying haiku about a cat named Wabi Sabi. But it is more...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-06-2009; Wabi Sabi; This is an excellent read aloud for pre-schoolers and elementary school just on the story line and illustrations alone. Older children can use this story to develop understandings of philosophy, art, Japanese culture and so on. The haiku...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-22-2008; Zen-themed haiku and accompanying art - marvelous, but misses by a mile its target audience; As an adult, former resident of Japan (for 3.5 years), visitor of Ginkakuji, and cat lover, I enjoyed this book with its wonderfully done collages, calming story and accompanying haiku about a cat named Wabi Sabi. But it is more...; read full review | report as inappropriate