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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2018 | Poetry
Gr 4–6—Having collaborated on the award-winning Wabi Sabi, Reibstein and Young return here to examine a mother and son bond. "Yugen" is both a term of endearment for protagonist Eugene and a word encompassing "the subtle and profound…the sad beauty of human suffering," according to an author's note. Written from the child's perspective, the haiku describe how Yugen's mother held him when it was cold, placed blankets under the cherry tree so they could watch the petals "...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
The author's note says, "'Yugen' is a Japanese term for the 'subtle and profound.'" It's also the nickname of Eugene, who longs for his Ja...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
