Golden Threads
By Suzanne Del Rizz
“Golden Threads is inspired by the Japanese art form of kintsugi, or golden joinery, where broken pottery is repaired with resin painted gold. Kintsugi values repairing, rather than replacing, believing that the cracks give the broken item its story. This book is also a warm celebration of wabi-sabi, the Japanese idea that there is beauty in things that may be incomplete or imperfect.”
I love the idea of repairing or reusing something that was broken. It reminds me of The Great Depression saying, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” So much of what we have today is disposable without thought of what happens to the waste. This story, however, missed the point for me and became a story of a fox finding his way back home rather then an object being fixed to find new life. The illustrations, however, were on point being whimsical, colorful and fun to look at.
I enjoyed the picture journey and story but was disappointed the description built it up to be something it wasn’t.

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review shared here.

ARC Copy...The Japanese paper art style illustrations were beautiful to behold and I did like the theme of the colour gold "threading" elements together whether it's between new friends, different POVs or the vivid descriptions of the elements of nature.

I love that this book is about a lost treasure (stuffed fox) that when found busted and battered it is not thrown away, but cared for cleaned up and repaired. Eventually the fox is reunited with it's original owner and the story of it's journey becomes a treasure too. A beautiful story for youngsters about taking care to repair things instead of throwing them out as they begin to show some wear.

Beautiful story with stunning artwork. This is a must have at any library for all to enjoy! Nothing better than the story of a lost toy that finds its way home.

What I Loved: The illustrations in this book were beautiful. The pictures had such texture, you felt like if you touched the page, you would feel the grooves of fabric or the softness of a petal. These wonderful artistic touches made reading the book so wonderful.

How I Felt: The story was so sweet. The love that Emi shares for her fox shows in the words of the story. When the fox is lost, and damaged, the care that Kiko shows after finding him, sends a wonderful message about caring for things. Just because they are broken, does not mean they cannot be mended.

To Read or Not To Read: This book is perfect for every child. It’s a beautiful story. It is perfect for Kindergarten to 3rd grade.

What’s This Book About Anyway?
Emi loves her stuffed animal fox. A storm comes through and fox is blown away and very damaged. A man finds fox and gives him to Kiko, who spends many months caring for him and putting him back together. She is able to figure out where he is from, and takes him home.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sweet story, about a toy fox lost in a storm. It fit right in with what I know of wabi-sabi! anther person finds the battered toy and presents it to another girl, who cleans and repairs the toy fox. I think children 4 and p will appreciate this story. The illustrations are paper cut and I imagine will look lovely in color (I only have a Kindle). Just enough suspense to keep the kiddos interested! great story!

This is a lovely book. The pictures are beautiful and the theme of the story is wonderful. I like the concept of using golden thread to make something whole again. A lovely picture book for children.

This is a beautiful, beautiful picture book! The message is deep and timeless. I really loved it! It begs to be read over and over!

Charming story that teaches the lesson that things repaired are sometimes better than before. Cute art and wonderful life lesson.