A thought-provoking picture book inspired by the idea that there is beauty to be cherished in imperfection. Introduces the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which involves repairing broken pottery using lacquer and gold to create something stronger and even more beautiful than the original.

When Maria rips her brother Robbie’s favorite book, she’s worried that they might never be friends again. But with encouragement and wise words from family friend Ms. Bea, Maria learns to embrace the beauty of broken things and seize the opportunity they offer for healing and reconciliation. This heartfelt story celebrates the perfect imperfections that surround us in our everyday lives and introduces readers to the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which involves repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold to create something stronger and even more beautiful than the original.

Illustrated by: Hoang Giang