{"title":"David Huerta","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"grandmas-lost-treasure-how-kintsugi-turns-brokenness-into-beauty-hardcover","title":"Grandma's Lost Treasure: How Kintsugi Turns Brokenness into Beauty - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Grandma's Lost Treasure: How Kintsugi Turns Brokenness into Beauty\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e﻿\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heartwarming children's book \"Grandma's Lost Treasure,\" siblings Kin and Sugi are thrust into an enchanting adventure when they discover forgotten dishes in their grandmother's attic. These are no ordinary dishes; they are broken, yet they hold stories and secrets of the past. The discovery marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey of restoration and revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided by the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, the siblings learn to repair the broken dishes with gold, transforming them into stunning works of art. This process is not just about mending what is broken but also about redefining beauty and value. As Kin and Sugi delicately piece together the fragments, they imbue the dishes with new life, each golden seam a testament to the beauty in imperfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative beautifully parallels the philosophy of Kintsugi with the journey of self-acceptance. As the children navigate through the process of fixing the dishes, they also embark on a personal journey of understanding and embracing their own imperfections. The book subtly introduces the concept of wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in simplicity and imperfection, teaching young readers to appreciate the richness and depth that comes with accepting things as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Grandma's Lost Treasure\" is a visually stunning picture book with illustrations that bring the story and its moral lesson to life. It captures the imagination of children and adults alike, encouraging readers to find the beauty in brokenness and to see their flaws not as faults, but as opportunities for creating something unique and extraordinary. This book is a celebration of resilience, diversity, and the transformative power of art, making it a perfect addition to any child's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51451155284191,"sku":"9798989547111","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/wUBBV-kt489798989547111.webp?v=1790268767"},{"product_id":"why-max-meows-and-risa-nyaas-cracking-the-code-of-animal-sounds-across-cultures-paperback","title":"Why Max \"Meows and Risa \"Nyaas\"?: Cracking the Code of Animal Sounds Across Cultures - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 32-page picture book \"Why Max \"Meows\" and Risa \"Nyaas\"?, Max, an American boy, is intrigued when he hears Risa, a Japanese girl in his class, mimic a cat's sound not as a \"meow,\" but as a \"nyaa.\" This innocent curiosity spirals into an engaging journey, as the two discover that animals might just \"speak\" different languages in different parts of the world. Through their exploration, children are subtly introduced to the vast tapestry of global cultures, wrapped in the comforting familiarity of their favorite animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Join Max as he unravels the mystery of why animals speak differently in Japan, and then finds himself in the wild world of wacky onomatopoeias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax's ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn when he and his friend Risa stumble upon a cage with a mouse in their classroom. They realize something peculiar - they hear animal sounds differently. Why does a mouse go \"chu-chu\"or a crow cry \"kaa-kaa\"? Max and his friend Risa embark on a mission to uncover the truth! Are dogs barking \"wan-wan\"? Is it \"meow-meow\" or \"nyaa-nyaa\" for a cat? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid illustrations and an engaging storyline, get ready to giggle as Max and Risa reveal the hilarious differences between English and Japanese animal sounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Max and Risa ever agree on the horse's sound? Grab your detective hat and join them on their whimsical journey to find out in this heartwarming tale of friendship, curiosity, and the magic of language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51451977564383,"sku":"9798989547135","price":17.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/LMfhbMLMFN9798989547135.webp?v=1790279533"},{"product_id":"why-max-meows-and-risa-nyaas-cracking-the-code-of-animal-sounds-across-cultures-hardcover","title":"Why Max \"Meows and Risa \"Nyaas\"?: Cracking the Code of Animal Sounds Across Cultures - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 32-page picture book \"Why Max \"Meows\" and Risa \"Nyaas\"?, Max, an American boy, is intrigued when he hears Risa, a Japanese girl in his class, mimic a cat's sound not as a \"meow,\" but as a \"nyaa.\" This innocent curiosity spirals into an engaging journey, as the two discover that animals might just \"speak\" different languages in different parts of the world. Through their exploration, children are subtly introduced to the vast tapestry of global cultures, wrapped in the comforting familiarity of their favorite animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Join Max as he unravels the mystery of why animals speak differently in Japan, and then finds himself in the wild world of wacky\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eonomatopoeias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax's ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn when he and his friend Risa stumble upon a cage with a mouse in their classroom. They realize\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esomething peculiar - they hear animal sounds differently. Why does a mouse go \"chu-chu\"or a crow cry \"kaa-kaa\"? Max and his friend Risa embark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eon a mission to uncover the truth! Are dogs barking \"wan-wan\"? Is it \"meow-meow\" or \"nyaa-nyaa\" for a cat? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid illustrations and an engaging storyline, get ready to giggle as Max and Risa reveal the hilarious differences between English and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese animal sounds. Will Max and Risa ever agree on the horse's sound? Grab your detective hat and join them on their whimsical journey to find out in this heartwarming tale of friendship, curiosity, and the magic of language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51452002042079,"sku":"9798989547142","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/DjyCFB_ysE9798989547142.webp?v=1790279599"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/david-huerta.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}