Wabi Sabi's quest and the splendid pictures will please younger children (though probably not as young as the publisher’s recommended range of 3 to 6). The rest of us will be better prepared to appreciate the subtle interconnections among dialogue, poetry and collages fashioned from "time-worn human-made as well as natural materials." Even this medium is a metaphor for the gentle philosophy explored here. The art is rich in leaf greens and glowing reds; in the textures of hair, straw, crazed paint or rough paper. Young captures moments of transcendent beautya frog visible through moon-struck water (crumpled, iridescent paper)and his art incorporates traditional haiku references (a pale moon, symbol of autumn).
The New York Times
Hailed as "simply beautiful" by Kirkus Reviews, this is the poetic tale of Wabi Sabi, a Japanese cat who doesn't understand her name. As she travels across the country searching for answers, she begins to understand the most wonderful things are often those that seem most ordinary. Author Mark Reibstein's innovative use of haiku makes Wabi Sabi perfect for reading aloud. "This book is a tour de force, with meanings to be discovered on many levels." -Children's Literature
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Wabi Sabi
Hailed as "simply beautiful" by Kirkus Reviews, this is the poetic tale of Wabi Sabi, a Japanese cat who doesn't understand her name. As she travels across the country searching for answers, she begins to understand the most wonderful things are often those that seem most ordinary. Author Mark Reibstein's innovative use of haiku makes Wabi Sabi perfect for reading aloud. "This book is a tour de force, with meanings to be discovered on many levels." -Children's Literature
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940170906369 |
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Publisher: | Recorded Books, LLC |
Publication date: | 03/22/2013 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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