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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
By Heather Smith, Rachel Wada (Illustrator)
A silent boy finds his voice through a mysterious phone booth connecting villagers to lost loved ones.
32 pages· 541 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 875 ratings
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Summary: After a tsunami silences his village and takes his father, young Makio is drawn to a mysterious phone booth in Mr. Hirota's garden. Though disconnected, the phone becomes a bridge for villagers to speak to their lost loved ones. As Makio grapples with his grief and anger at the sea, he discovers the phone's true power and finds solace in its silent connection. Inspired by a real wind phone in Japan, this story explores healing and the unseen ties that bind us to those we've lost.
