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Sashiko is a young girl with very big feelings. Sometimes they feel like big heavy clouds weighing her down. Sometimes they feel like tiny cacti, sending prickles up and down her skin. Most of the time, they feel like a tangled ball of string wrapped around her heart. When her mother teaches her about her namesake--the traditional Japanese practice of mending through embroidery that dates back to the 1600s--Sashiko begins to explore the transformative power of creative expression. One stitch at a time, she finds threads of peace in her newfound craft. One stitch. Two stitches. Three… and the dark clouds around her lighten, until her big fears begin to feel less scary. As she heals tears in the fabric, she begins to find a sense of calm and hope.
Join Sashiko on a journey through this beautiful artistic tradition, and discover for yourself the great potential creative practices have to help us cope with difficult emotions.
"Author, artist, and designer Sanae Ishida melds her literary talents with her sewing prowess to create the exquisitely empowering picture book." --Shelf Awareness Review
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