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Sato the Rabbit

By Yuki Ainoya
Series: Sato the Rabbit
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Sato the Rabbit invites readers into a surreal world where Haneru Sato has mysteriously become a rabbit, transforming ordinary life into a series of magical encounters. Everyday objects—a rain puddle, a walnut, even a meteor shower—take on wondrous new meanings, revealing hidden worlds and illuminating the ordinary with enchantment. This whimsical vignette collection captures a sense of curiosity and delight, unfolding a universe that is both familiar and extraordinary.
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Ideal for children who delight in imaginative stories and enchanting adventures that blend reality with whimsy. Suitable for young readers and families seeking a gentle introduction to magical realism through picture books.

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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.

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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.

A 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book
A 2021 Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2021
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2021
A 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly Unconventional Book of 2021
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022

“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.

Series: Sato the Rabbit

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592703180

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Enchanted Lion Books

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Translated by Michael Blaskowsky

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 352g

Pages: 68

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Sato the Rabbit Yuki Ainoya

About the Author

Born in Yokohama, Yuki Ainoya studied Japanese painting at the Tama Art University Faculty of Art and Design. She was the winner of the the Crayon House Children’s Book Grand Prize in 1990 and the 12th Japanese Children’s Book Award in 2007 for the original Japanese edition of Sato the Rabbit (Shogakukan). In her spare time, she likes playing the accordion and hula dancing. A Seattle native with a life-long connection to Japan, Michael Blaskowsky spent seven years living on the Japanese island of Hokkaido after graduating from Eastern Washington University. His translations cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on literature, the arts, gaming, and the sciences.

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