In this surreal collection of short vignettes, we are transported to the world of Sato the Rabbit: a world very much like our own, yet one that is imbued with an added dimension of wonder and curiosity, in which ordinary objects and everyday routines become magical encounters.
“One day, Haneru Sato became a rabbit. He’s been a rabbit ever since.”
With these surrealist, yet matter-of-fact opening lines, we are transported to a world very much like our own, yet one that is imbued with an added dimension of wonder and curiosity. In Sato’s world, ordinary objects and everyday routines can lead to magical encounters: a rain puddle, reflecting the sky, becomes a window that can be opened and peered through. A walnut is cracked open to reveal a tiny home, complete with a bathtub and a comfy bed. During a meteor shower, Sato catches stars in a net, illuminating the path home for a family taking an evening walk.
This whimsical tale is the first in a trilogy from Japan.---from the publisher
68 pages 978-1592703180 Ages 4-8
Keywords: rabbit, wonder, curiosity, magic, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, nature, trilogy
Editor's note: 7 vignettes describe Sato, a rabbit's daily activities as they become wondrous and magical.- Barb Langridge
Also in this series: Sato the Rabbit Sea of Tea; Sato the Rabbit The Moon
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