Description
At last, the master
Says, “That is hard to provide an explanation for.” And
That may be all she says.
This unsatisfying answer sets Wabi Sabi on a journey to uncover the meaning of her name, and at the way discovers what wabi sabi is: a Japanese philosophy of seeing beauty in simplicity, the odd, and the imperfect.
The use of spare text and haiku, Mark Reibstein weaves an odd 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 may be wabi sabi.
A New York Times Perfect Illustrated Children’s Book for 2008!