Wabi Sabi

Wabi Sabi is an extraordinary story about a curious cat that explores the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in simplicity.

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 wabis sabi is: a Japanese philosophy of seeing beauty in simplicity, the ordinary, and imperfection.

Using spare text and haiku, Mark Reibstein weaves an amazing 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.

Review: A unique book for children to enjoy Japanese culture, philosophy and art. Brought to life through an ordinary cat, to explain the natural & simple beauty that surrounds us each day.

Wabi Sabi
Hachette Children's Books
Author: Mark Reibstein
Illustrator: Ed Young
Age: 3+
ISBN: 9780316118255
RRP: $24.99