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The Wisdom of a Distracted Goldfish, Satori!: A Children's Book Exploring Chinese Proverbs and Life Lessons
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 14 2025
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What happens when wisdom forgets itself?
Satori could tell you-if only he remembered.
Meet Satori, a distracted goldfish with a nine-second memory who stumbles upon life's greatest wisdom-only to forget it almost immediately. But Satori remains hopeful: I'm sure I'll remember something important in just a few seconds!
Life is peaceful in the temple's garden pond-until one day, Lotus, a curious little girl, passes by holding a glistening glass bowl. The reflection catches Satori's attention, and without a second thought, he leaps right in. Now trapped in a tiny world, everything feels more frantic-and far less philosophical.
Join Satori on his endless cycle of rediscovery, where forgetfulness and misunderstandings bring humour and insight into mindfulness, resilience, and living in the moment. Whether he's puzzling over his friend-foe relationship with Momo, Lotus's mischievous cat, or adapting to life with Lotus and her grandmother, Satori's perspective is sure to amuse.
Each chapter offers timeless lessons inspired by Chinese proverbs, evolving in fresh and hilarious ways as Satori forgets and finds wisdom all over again. Includes illustrations throughout to bring Satori's adventures to life. Perfect for middle-grade readers (ages 8-12) who enjoy a humorous, whimsical, and thought-provoking tale. Whether for family reading time, classrooms, or a heartwarming bedtime story, The Wisdom of a Distracted Goldfish, Satori! is a charming addition to any children's book collection.
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