![]() ![]() The words on the page engage in a waltz with the illustrations as with the poem, too much TV this winter / my eyes are square / let’s go Out and play is coupled with an illustration of children wide-eyed in front of the television. The author of Zen Ties, tries his hand at haiku and his signature watercolor style illustrations make the perfect accompaniment. Also read Walker's Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up ![]() The endnotes, offer further scientific facts and explanations about the subject of the haiku. A haiku about Mars reads, cold, barren mountain/ Olympus Mons volcano/ an extinct dragon. Each of Walker's poems evokes stunning visual imagery with occasional whimsy. Trueman's celestial illustrations spread across the page, inviting poetry loves to traverse the cosmos. Young science fans will revel in these space-themed poems. ![]() Precipitation in all its forms provide the narrative through-line for scenes that cross cultural boundaries. ![]() This unique collection of short poems translated from Swedish do not strictly follow the rules of haiku. Scenes of nature are adorned with traditional Japanese washi patterns, taking readers on a tour of the seasons through the eyes of a child. BEAUTIFUL DAY!: PETITE POEMS FOR ALL SEASONS by Rodoula Pappa, illustrated by Seng Soun RatanavanhĬome for the haiku, stay for the gorgeous illustrations. ![]()
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