Sato the Rabbit - Hardcover
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In this surreal and poetic collection of short vignettes, we are invited into the quietly magical world of Sato the Rabbit--a world that mirrors our own, yet shimmers with wonder, curiosity, and transformation.
"One day, Haneru Sato became a rabbit. He's been a rabbit ever since."
With these matter-of-fact yet dreamlike opening lines, the story unfolds into a series of gentle adventures where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. In Sato's world, a puddle reflecting the sky becomes a window to another realm. A walnut cracks open to reveal a cozy home, complete with a bathtub and bed. During a meteor shower, Sato catches falling stars in a net, lighting the way for a family's nighttime walk.
Rendered in soft watercolors and spare prose, these stories celebrate imagination, solitude, and the quiet magic of everyday life. Sato the Rabbit is the first in a beloved series from Japan that invites readers of all ages to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the world through new eyes.
Honors and Recognition:
- A Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book
- A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year
- A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year
- A 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly Unconventional Book of the Year
- A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
The Sato the Rabbit books:
- Sato the Rabbit
- Sato the Rabbit, The Moon
- Sato the Rabbit, A Sea of Time
- Sato the Rabbit, Morning Light
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.
Awards
🏆 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Honor Book - Children's Award
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