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The Bonsai Bear
Written by Bernard Libster
Illustrated by Aries Cheung

$15.95

Reading Level: Ages 6-Adult
Pages: 32
Binding: hardcover
Size: 8.5" x 11"
ISBN: 978-0-935699-15-9



Issa is the greatest bonsai master in all of Japan. With his special techniques, he is able to keep trees small and perfectly shaped. His wife Kyomi is skilled in the arts of painting and weaving, which fills their lives with beauty. But something is missing: they have no children.

One day, they receive an unusual gift, an orphan bear cub. They fall in love with the delightful little bear and name him Doukeshi (Jester). Since the Emperor forbids the keeping of wild animals, Issa uses bonsai techniques to prevent the tiny bear from growing and even tries to make him look like a cat.

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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About the Author
Though Bernard Libster initially intended to pursue a medical career, he decided to become a writer after spontaneously composing a poem one night. Raised in Golden's Bridge, New York, Bernie now resides in the New Jersey suburb of Hasbrouck Heights, where he works as an advertising copywriter. He enjoys writing essays, short stories, and Haiku, the Japanese form of short poetry.
About the Illustrator
Aries Cheung has been a professional illustrator for more than twenty years, specializing in oils, watercolor, pen and ink, and digital media. His graphic design talents have been utilized by numerous international companies, including IBM, Kodak, and J. Walter Thompson. Born in Hong Kong, Aries presently resides in Toronto, Canada. He has illustrated both The Bonsai Bear and Wings of Change for Illumination Arts.
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