Caldecott Medalist Ed Young has created another visual masterpiece with "Wabi Sabi," a new picture book by debut author Mark Reibstein. Wabi sabi, a traditional Japanese concept, refers to the beauty found in simple, everyday things. Young's collage illustrations of man-made and natural materials are a masterful blend of color, texture and form that pefectl complements the text. Wabi Sabi, a cat, tries to learn the meaning of her name. As her journey unfolds in a mix of prose and haiku, Wabi Sabi and the readers come closer to understanding the tru meaning of her name. "Wabi Sabi" is a vertical book, bound at the top like a calendar. Hardcover, 40 pages. Launch date: October 2008.