BookFinds is giving away one copy of WABI SABI by Mark Reibstein, illustrated by Ed Young. Here is the description of this gorgeous book:
This ambitious picture book tells the story of a cat living in Kyoto with her master. Curious to discover her name’s meaning, Wabi Sabi travels across Japan, seeking advice and explanation from a variety of sources. In an introductory note, readers learn that the name comes from a concept centered on finding beauty through simplicity. As the feline discovers that she is ordinary yet wonderful, she comes to understand the meaning of her name. It is a complex idea, and the cat’s journey is an effective way of presenting it to elementary school readers. The book reads from top to bottom, like a scroll, and contains a haiku and line of Japanese verse on each spread. Young’s beautiful collages have an almost 3-D effect and perfectly complement the spiritual, lyrical text. While the story of Wabi Sabi’s journey will hold some appeal for younger children, this is a book to be savored and contemplated and will be most appreciated by children old enough to grasp its subtle meaning. Translations are provided for the Japanese text as well as notes on haiku and the history of wabi sabi to place the whole lovely package in context.
In order to enter the contest, please post a comment on this entry. For two entries, post a comment and link to this contest on your blog. Don’t forget to include the link to your own blog post in your comment.
The contest will run until next Friday, November 7th, when I will be announcing one winner!
Good luck!
I have a godson who would love this book. Thanks!
What an interesting book. My niece would love it! Please enter me.
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I love cats! Right now I have two really sweet cats that are brother and sister. My grandchildren love to play with them. I would love to have this book for them. They age from one year to fourteen years and I know they would enjoy this book. The older kids love to read and the younger ones love to be read to. Thank you for such a nice giveaway!
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This looks like a beautiful book! Please enter my name. I’m adding this to my blog. Thanks for your offer!
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Count me in! I love children books. They have a special element that adult books seem to lack. I think my cousin (and me) will love this 😀
What a great cover. My Emma will find it irresistable.
I love it, it’s so cute!
Wabi Sabi looks like a simply beautiful story. I’d love to share the book and with my children and talk about haiku poetry. I hadn’t heard of the concept of “Wabi Sabi” before learning of this book. The unusual orientation also intrigues me. Thanks.
I linked to this contest on my blog.
http://brimfulcuriosities.blogspot.com/2008/11/full-to-brim-kids-books-giveaway-list.html