Book Review: Ishi by Akiko Yabuki
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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