A story to read. A game to play.
The Way
of the Stones
Sage’s Go Journey
One small board.
Three unexpected teachers.
Sage sets out to discover the wisdom hidden in black and white stones. A fox asks her to think ahead. A turtle teaches her to wait. A dragon shows her when to let go.
A story of patience, strategy, and balance—with a first guide to the game of Go.
- Paperback
- 32 pages
- 8½-inch square
- Illustrated story + Go lessons
$8.99 USD
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A journey beyond the board
A little patience.
A wider view.
At first, Sage wants to make the next move. Her journey asks something more of her: to notice what is happening, protect what matters, and know when to let go.
Quiet ink illustrations and touches of muted clay give this story a reflective mood. It is a complete adventure to read together, then return to as your own games grow.
Look inside
First, a story.
Then, your first moves.
No Go experience needed
Put down a stone.
See what changes.
The ten-page beginner guide starts with where stones go and builds through liberties, captures, connections, eyes, and scoring. A small-board puzzle gives new players something to try.
Read the story first, explore the diagrams, and come back to the lessons as you play. All you need to begin is a board, black and white stones, and someone to share a game.
Bring the story home
Your copy of
The Way of the Stones.
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Stories for screen-free play
Read together.
Play together.
The Way of the Stones begins a growing collection of stories about traditional games. Each adventure leads into an illustrated learning guide, helping families carry the story from the page to the table.
Start with Go: a board, a bowl of stones, and time together.
From The Sage Dad