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| The Bonsai Bear | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1532527
Category: Book
Author: Bernard Libster
Publisher: Illumination Arts Publishing Company
Studio: Illumination Arts Publishing Company
Manufacturer: Illumination Arts Publishing Company
Label: Illumination Arts Publishing Company
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.3
ISBN: 0935699155
EAN: 9780935699159
ASIN: 0935699155
Publication Date: September 1, 1999
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Product Description
Issa is the greatest bonsai master in all of Japan. With his special techniques, he is able to make trees stay small and perfectly shaped. His wife Kyomi is skilled in the arts of painting and weaving, so their lives are filled with beauty. But something is missing: they have no children.
One day, they receive an unusual gift, an orphan bear cub. They quickly fall in love with the delightful little bear and name him Doukeshi. Since the Emperor forbids the keeping of wild animals, Issa uses bonsai techniques to prevent the tiny bear from growing. Issa even tries to make him look like a cat so no one will notice.
Kyomi wants Doukeshi to grow so he can run freely in the forest. But Issa loves him too much to let him go. Finally, the God of Bears visits Issa in a dream and shows him that the greatest love is allowing Doukeshi to return to his wild nature.
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 Pleasantly illustrated January 7, 2005
This is a pleasantly illustrated tale of a childless couple in Japan who adopt a bear cub. The husband is a master at bonsai, the art of shaping miniature trees. He shapes the bear so that it doesn't grow up and can stay in the family. The wife prevails upon him to let the bear grow up and return to the wild.
Suitable for ages 8-12.
 A beautiful, touching tale December 29, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This story of a well meaning bonsai artist who wants to keep an orphan bear small using bonsai techniques is very well written and moving. The conflict between wanting to control, but recognizing that it's necessary to allow growth and development is central to the story. It is beautifully done, and the illustrations are perfect for the story.
Charming and poignant November 22, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This middle-aged reader loved this elegant little book. It does what great folk tales do: it hits you right in the heart, haunting and delighting you long after the final page. The vibrant watercolor illustrations marry beautifully with the story. I look forward to introducing the children in my life to Issa, Kyomi, and Doukeshi.
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