The Sound of Silence

Name: The Sound of Silence
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316203371
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Katrina Goldsaito

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Summary

The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito is a captivating children's book that follows the journey of a boy named Yoshio through the bustling streets of Tokyo. Eager to discover the true essence of silence, Yoshio listens to the myriad of sounds around him in search of this elusive quiet. His adventure subtly unfolds the beautiful interplay between sound and silence in the vibrant cityscape.
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This charming children's story invites you to explore the beauty of silence in a bustling world, perfect for young readers with curious minds and those who appreciate the little, often overlooked moments in life. It may appeal to you if you enjoy tales with cultural depth and vivid illustrations that encourage mindfulness and listening beyond the noise.

The Sound of Silence

Wabi Sabi meets The Quiet Book in this story of a Japanese boy who tries to hear the sound of silence in bustling Tokyo.

Description

Yoshio thinks Tokyo sounds like a symphony hall! He delights in everyday sounds--shoes squishing through puddles, raindrops pattering down, and lots of giggles! But one day he meets a musician who tells Yoshio that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for the sound of silence. Yoshio must hear this! But how can he find it amid the hustle and bustle of the city?

In the vein of Wabi Sabi, this book explains a sophisticated Japanese concept in a child-friendly way.

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The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito is celebrated for its ability to engage young minds with its inviting tale and its delicate portrayal of silence amidst life's cacophony. The artwork is praised for vividly portraying the bustling streets of Tokyo and the book is particularly appreciated in contexts like yoga and mindfulness education. The text, complemented by vivid illustrations, is commended for introducing readers to a Zen lesson through the story of a young boy's journey in appreciating silence.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316203371

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Julia Kuo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 432g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Katrina Goldsaito

About the Author

Katrina Goldsaito (Author)

Katrina Goldsaito's favorite sound is the sound of bare feet on tatami mats. In Tokyo, she worked as an on-camera TV journalist and producer for NHK-World, and has written for National Geographic, The Christian Science Monitor, NPR, and The Japan Times. She lives near Golden Gate Park with her husband and son, and spends her days eating avocados and working on her first YA novel.

Julia Kuo (Illustrator)

Julia Kuo's favorite sound is kuk-kuk-kuk (the sound an angry squirrel makes). She is the illustrator of Go, Little Green Truck and has created illustrations for American Greetings, the Cleveland Public Library, The New York Times, and Capitol Records, among many others. She works from Chicago for most of the year, and from Taipei over the winter.