An award-winning, shareable, cozy-hug of a picture book, Ishi helps readers both young and grown connect with happiness, and share it too. Featuring an optimistic little rock, drawn in irresistible kawaii style (the uber-cute genre of Japanese illustration and figure drawing), Ishi appeals to a wide audience with valuable lessons in mindfulness and compassion for oneself and for others. With a FROM / TO page on the inside cover, the book encourages readers to share the book and pass it on with kindness again and again. With vibrant photography and an adorable little character, Ishi is a delightful friend, full of joy and cheer.
Title: Ishi – Simple Tips from a Solid Friend
Author: Akiko Yabuki
ISBN: 978-1-57687-816-3
Publisher: POW! Kids Books
AWARDS:
– Gold Award, National Parenting Publications Awards 2015
– Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2015
– Silver Medal, Benjamin Franklin Book Award 2015
– Gold Medal, Mom’s Choice Awards 2014
– Finalist, The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards 2013
About the Author: Akiko Yabuki is an edutainment producer, who loves creating entertaining content that educates the audience. Akiko learned the ABCs of edutainment as a global producer for Sesame Workshop, the producer of the Sesame Street programs worldwide. Akiko lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, a black lab named Pono, and a rock solid friend named Ishi.
My Thoughts: Every week I have book reading time with my grandchildren where we will sit down for about an hour and read books together. I started this book reading tradition with my grand daughter when she was 2 1/2 years old. Now that she’s 7 years old and my grandson is almost 9 months old, we have continued the tradition on a weekly basis.
The Princess loves picture books, especially ones with unusual story lines or characters. In this case, Ishi is a rock and that really intrigued her interest. It’s a hardcover picture book that is funny, but yet inspirational too. For example, on one page is a picture of Ishi sitting inside a clear glass jar. Underneath that photo is the caption: When I feel bottled up. On another page is a picture of Ishi laying in the sun on a tropical beach. Underneath that photo is the caption: I take a break. It’s so adorable!
If you’re looking for an adventure book or a fairytale book for your child, this book isn’t for you. It’s a picture book that talks about emotions, feelings and does so in a way that is cute and funny. At least in my opinion! You can purchase Ishi, Simple Tips from a Solid Friend
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Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win the hardcover picture book titled Ishi by author Akiko Yabuki.
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I would love to win this for my two girls. Thanks for the chance.
I would like to win this book because the photos are so different and cool from any other book. If I win I will give it to my son.
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This would be for my granddaughter. I think she would really like the rock character.
I would like this for my daughters.
I love picture books…this would be perfect for my nephew!
We are always looking to expand our childrens library for our sons.
I would like to win this beautiful book for my children.
I’d love to win this for my cousin! I think she’d love it.
This looks like a great conversation starter. My son would like it.
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I would give this cute story book to my three year old grandson, grandma would read it to him probably going to be at least 10 to 12 times I’m thinking! That boy loves his books.
I loved reading to my girls as they were growing up. Now I get to read to my grandchildren, I new book is the best gift.
My two granddaughters who live with us would love this book. Both of them love to read.
I would give this to my son because he is obsessed with collecting rocks.
I think my little niece would love this book
I’d like to win because I read books with my goddaughter every time I see her, and it’s extra fun when we have new books.
My girls love books. This would be for them. We are trying to build up our book stash.
I want to win this book for my grandsons because I would love to read it to them. It is a different type of book that inspires thinking about what you do and how you do things.
I would like to win this book because I have never seen anything like it before. I would love to win for my friend’s child his birthday is right around the corner and he would really enjoy this one.
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I have grandchildren similar in ages to yours and we read all the time, often we get books from our library. This book looks very different and I love the photos and how there is a storyline around this rock.