SANAE ISHIDA writes, sews, draws, and takes photos almost every day. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle. She is the author of the sewing books Sewing Love, Sewing Happiness, and Animal Friends to Sew, as well as the Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl picture book series, and Little Sumo, a board book series. Both she and her daughter have too many handmade clothes. Find out more about her work at SanaeIshida.com.

“Shibui is a beautifully understated celebration of aging with intention, grace, and meaning. Sanae Ishida’s gentle reflections and illustrations invite readers to rediscover the quiet joys of growing older.” —Vicky Tsai, founder, Tatcha