Yugen, Hardcover

Contributor(s):

• Illustrator: Ed Young
• Author: Mark Reibstein

The second collaboration between Young and Reibstein (Wabi Sabi) tells the poignant story of a boy remembering his mother.

Yugen is the story of a boy remembering his mother, told in haiku and pictures, a book of longing and remembrance that is unequaled in its beauty and poetic simplicity. "Yugen" is not just a nickname for the main character, it is also a profound concept in Asian societies that points to the mystery and beauty of the universe and of human suffering. Yugen, the second collaboration between Caldecott-winning illustrator Ed Young and Mark Reibstein, after their award-winning 2008 debut, Wabi Sabi, beautifully captures a boy's sadness, but also his mindfulness and wonder.
 
Review citations

• Kirkus Reviews - 08/15/2018
• Booklist / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 83 - 10/01/2018
• Booklist / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 83 - 10/01/2018
• Booklist / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 83 - 10/01/2018
• Booklist / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 83 - 10/01/2018
• Booklist / Highly Recommended - pg. 83 - 10/01/2018
• School Library Journal - pg. 94 - 10/01/2018