{"product_id":"wings-roots-capella-cao-9781960172105","title":"Wings \u0026 Roots: Wisdom from a Forgotten Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e★★★★★ \u003cstrong\u003e\"An entrancing illustrated literary tale... \u003cem\u003eWings \u0026amp; Roots\u003c\/em\u003e weaves wondrous cultural connections between nature and humanity.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eForeword Clarion Reviews, 5 out of 5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWings \u0026amp; Roots: Wisdom from a Forgotten Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrated, meditative literary tale for all ages. It weaves \u003cstrong\u003e100 nature-inspired Chinese proverbs\u003c\/strong\u003e into a moving story of growth, resilience, and courage. Told through lyrical vignettes and original ink-wash illustrations, it is a sanctuary in pages-a \u003cstrong\u003etimeless wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e tale about letting go, finding belonging, and the quiet power of beginning again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a garden once tended by a herbalist, two parallel self-discovery journeys unfold: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eThe Swallow: \u003c\/strong\u003e A fledgling who learns to fly yet hesitates to leave when winter nears. She clings to the nest, waiting for parents who never returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eThe Human: \u003c\/strong\u003e A silent seeker who returns to his grandfather's abandoned garden, searching for a rare herb said to heal a broken heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe garden's inhabitants-a wise clay pot, a caring locust tree, and a sharp-tongued gecko-accompany them through the turning seasons. Together, they reveal what the earth has always known: frost sweetens fruit, mud holds lotus, bending is a form of bravery, and waiting is a seed. They remind us that healing from grief, loss, and heartbreak is not something we force; it is something we tend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for anyone navigating loss, change, burnout, anxiety, heartbreak, or life transitions. It offers a path toward inner peace. It is a companion for readers drawn to wisdom, gentle philosophy, nature, and East Asian culture and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e100 NATURE-INSPIRED CHINESE PROVERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e carefully curated and rendered into English to preserve their imagery and emotional truth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eORIGINAL INK-WASH ILLUSTRATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eRich back matter\u003c\/strong\u003e including: an introduction to the \u003cstrong\u003e24 Solar Terms\u003c\/strong\u003e; cultural and scientific context for selected proverbs; and a bilingual appendix presenting the Chinese originals alongside the author's English renderings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA book for all readers: \u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone on the journey of letting go, growth, and beginning again\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect mindfulness gift book for the reader in your life who is growing, healing, or searching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers of: \u003cem\u003eThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eBig Panda and Tiny Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eThe Cat who Taught Zen\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA book to read slowly. Return to often. Give to someone you love.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Your journey into the forgotten garden begins here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Capella Cao\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960172107\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781960172105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pine Bush Publishing, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/29\/2026","brand":"Capella Cao","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48659820577023,"sku":"9781960172105","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wings-roots-capella-cao-9781960172105","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}