
Kittens and sea slugs, ducklings and frogs, fawns and mud snails-- all sorts of animals from the familiar to the unusual can be found in this beautiful and engaging collection of Japanese poetry.
Customer Review: Truly Poetry for All Seasons
This is one of the most beautiful books of poetry I've ever read, and I've read a lot of poetry collections working in an elementary school library. Children of all ages appreciate these poems, many of them haiku, by Japanese masters of the art of brief imagery. If your kids think poetry isn't really poetry unless it rhymes, share this book with them. Demi's incredibly lovely paintings enhance the beauty and idea of each poem. This sweet book inspires kids to try writing their own poetry.
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