Tamaishi

by Ian Tadashi Moore

Tama is a pebble in the Valley Where All the Little Things Live. Through a journey across the valley and down to the depth of the Great Sea, Tama discovers the secret of Korobu, a boulder looming on the mountaintop, and along the way finds out more about himself.

76 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2018

About the author

Music and the patterns on the piano were my first love, and writing came shortly after reading books like the Phantom Tollbooth. I write the images I see in my head.

Reviews

[Diana Duell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for everyone. The illustrations are wonderful. The story is fun and has life lessons when you look deeper.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story will immediately transport you to your childhood, both in its lovely, imaginative writing and the stunning drawings that bring you into Tama’s world. As you linger on the page, exploring all the wonderful detail, new things – a small creature peeking out, an expression on another character’s face – will appear to you at each reading. It’s hard to imagine the amount of time Mr. Moore took in crafting this beautiful story, but we’re all thankful he did. This story is perfect for young and older children. Here’s hoping you enjoy it as much as I did!

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tamaishi is a charming tale about accepting who you are rather than trying to be someone you’re not. Tama (a little rock) goes on a journey of self-discovery as he meets various characters and notices how he is different from them. Seeing these differences as flaws in his own character, he attempts to change himself to suit his surroundings, finally learning that he is perfectly imperfect in his own way.

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fable-like tale is beautifully illustrated. The book is written in a calm and serene style that perfectly compliments the story, which promotes mindfulness in readers (and listeners) of any age.