A story about the Japanese art of mottainai — finding new life in old things.
Hana loves her blue shirt more than anything. But one year later, it is too small. She is ready to throw it away.
Her grandmother has other ideas.
With a pair of scissors and patient hands, Obaachan shows Hana how one old shirt can become a cloth bunny, a fabric flower, and a basket handle — and how nothing is ever truly finished if you know how to look.
Mottainai (say it: "moh-tah-ee-nah-ee") is a Japanese word that carries the feeling of sadness over waste. It teaches children that value is not about newness — it is about attention, care, and imagination.
Perfect for readers ages 4–7, Mottainai is a warm, beautifully illustrated picture book that sparks conversations about sustainability, creativity, and the art of seeing possibility in everyday things.
"Can YOU think of something at home that could become something new?"
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Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A story about the Japanese art of mottainai - finding new life in old things.Hana loves her blue shirt more than anything. But one year later, it is too small. She is ready to throw it away.Her grandmother has other ideas.With a pair of scissors and patient hands, Obaachan shows Hana how one old shirt can become a cloth bunny, a fabric flower, and a basket handle - and how nothing is ever truly finished if you know how to look.Mottainai (say it: "moh-tah-ee-nah-ee") is a Japanese word that carries the feeling of sadness over waste. It teaches children that value is not about newness - it is about attention, care, and imagination.Perfect for readers ages 4-7, Mottainai is a warm, beautifully illustrated picture book that sparks conversations about sustainability, creativity, and the art of seeing possibility in everyday things.Introduces Japanese cultural values in an accessible, story-driven waySupports Social Emotional Learning (SEL): creativity, resourcefulness, gratitudeIncludes a "Try Mottainai at Home" activity page and a note for grown-upsFeatures original Japanese ehon-style illustration with a limited 5-color palettePart of The Japanese Ways series by Honjo Azuma"Can YOU think of something at home that could become something new?" This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798181498976
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Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
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Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A story about the Japanese art of mottainai - finding new life in old things.Hana loves her blue shirt more than anything. But one year later, it is too small. She is ready to throw it away.Her grandmother has other ideas.With a pair of scissors and patient hands, Obaachan shows Hana how one old shirt can become a cloth bunny, a fabric flower, and a basket handle - and how nothing is ever truly finished if you know how to look.Mottainai (say it: "moh-tah-ee-nah-ee") is a Japanese word that carries the feeling of sadness over waste. It teaches children that value is not about newness - it is about attention, care, and imagination.Perfect for readers ages 4-7, Mottainai is a warm, beautifully illustrated picture book that sparks conversations about sustainability, creativity, and the art of seeing possibility in everyday things.Introduces Japanese cultural values in an accessible, story-driven waySupports Social Emotional Learning (SEL): creativity, resourcefulness, gratitudeIncludes a "Try Mottainai at Home" activity page and a note for grown-upsFeatures original Japanese ehon-style illustration with a limited 5-color palettePart of The Japanese Ways series by Honjo Azuma"Can YOU think of something at home that could become something new?" This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798181498976
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