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Details: Written by Bernard Libster and illustrated by Aries Cheung. It is a 32-page hardcover published in 1999.
Synopsis: Issa, a Japanese bonsai master, and his wife, Kyomi, who have no children, are gifted an orphan bear cub named Doukeshi. Issa, out of love and fear of the Emperor's law against keeping wild animals, uses bonsai techniques to keep the bear from growing. Kyomi, however, wants the bear to be free. The story concludes when the "God of Bears" visits Issa in a dream, showing him that the greatest act of love is to allow Doukeshi to return to his wild nature.
Key Themes: The nature of love, freedom, and the importance of respecting a being’s true nature.
The Bonsai Bear Hardcover – September 1, 1999
by Bernard Libster (Author), Aries Cheung (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars3 ratings
Issa is the greatest bonsai master in all of Japan. With his special techniques, he can make trees stay small and perfectly shaped. His wife, Kyomi, is skilled in the arts of painting and weaving, so their lives are filled with beauty. But something is missing: they have no children.
One day, they receive an unusual gift, an orphan bear cub. They quickly fall in love with the delightful little bear and name him Doukeshi. Since the Emperor forbids the keeping of wild animals, Issa uses bonsai techniques to prevent the tiny bear from growing. Issa even tries to make him look like a cat so no one will notice.
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.
Details: Written by Bernard Libster and illustrated by Aries Cheung. It is a 32-page hardcover published in 1999.
Synopsis: Issa, a Japanese bonsai master, and his wife, Kyomi, who have no children, are gifted an orphan bear cub named Doukeshi. Issa, out of love and fear of the Emperor's law against keeping wild animals, uses bonsai techniques to keep the bear from growing. Kyomi, however, wants the bear to be free. The story concludes when the "God of Bears" visits Issa in a dream, showing him that the greatest act of love is to allow Doukeshi to return to his wild nature.
Key Themes: The nature of love, freedom, and the importance of respecting a being’s true nature.
The Bonsai Bear Hardcover – September 1, 1999
by Bernard Libster (Author), Aries Cheung (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars3 ratings
Issa is the greatest bonsai master in all of Japan. With his special techniques, he can make trees stay small and perfectly shaped. His wife, Kyomi, is skilled in the arts of painting and weaving, so their lives are filled with beauty. But something is missing: they have no children.
One day, they receive an unusual gift, an orphan bear cub. They quickly fall in love with the delightful little bear and name him Doukeshi. Since the Emperor forbids the keeping of wild animals, Issa uses bonsai techniques to prevent the tiny bear from growing. Issa even tries to make him look like a cat so no one will notice.
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.