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My first book of haiku poems : a picture, a poem and a dream : classic poems by Japanese haiku masters / translated by Esperanza Ramirez-Christensen ; illustrated by Tracy Gallup.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English, Japanese Original language: Japanese Publisher: Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2019]Edition: First editionDescription: 47 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 4805315156
  • 9784805315156
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • PL782.E3 M913 2019
Other classification:
  • I313.82
Summary: Twenty early haikus by Basho, Issa, Shiki, and other masters of the form are shown in English, Japanese, and Romaji, along with a dreamy, contemplative full-page illustration for each. Additional text in English offers questions to guide interpretation of the poems as well as facts about the poets and the form. (Miller Library Staff)Summary: "My First Book of Haiku Poems introduces children to inspirational works of poetry and art that speak of our connection to the natural world, and of their own ability to see an entire universe in the tiniest parts of it. It pairs fresh interpretations of 20 classic poems by Issa, Shiki, Basho, and other great Japanese haiku masters with stunning original paintings that both portray and inspire a child's inner life, and open a door into the world of their own imagination. A fully bilingual children's book, My First Book of Haiku includes the original Japanese poems (in both Japanese script and Romaji form) on each page alongside the English translation to form a complete cultural experience. Each haiku poem is accompanied by a full page "dreamscape" painting that will be admired by children and adults alike. Commentaries and brief bios offer parents and teachers ready-made "food for thought" to share with young readers and stimulate a conversation about each work"--
List(s) this item appears in: Poetry in the Garden / Poets' Gardens
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection SB455 .R26 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800193849
Total holds: 0

Twenty early haikus by Basho, Issa, Shiki, and other masters of the form are shown in English, Japanese, and Romaji, along with a dreamy, contemplative full-page illustration for each. Additional text in English offers questions to guide interpretation of the poems as well as facts about the poets and the form. (Miller Library Staff)

"My First Book of Haiku Poems introduces children to inspirational works of poetry and art that speak of our connection to the natural world, and of their own ability to see an entire universe in the tiniest parts of it. It pairs fresh interpretations of 20 classic poems by Issa, Shiki, Basho, and other great Japanese haiku masters with stunning original paintings that both portray and inspire a child's inner life, and open a door into the world of their own imagination. A fully bilingual children's book, My First Book of Haiku includes the original Japanese poems (in both Japanese script and Romaji form) on each page alongside the English translation to form a complete cultural experience. Each haiku poem is accompanied by a full page "dreamscape" painting that will be admired by children and adults alike. Commentaries and brief bios offer parents and teachers ready-made "food for thought" to share with young readers and stimulate a conversation about each work"--

Recommended for preschool (age 0-5) and up and for parents and teachers.

Grades K-3.

Ages 5-9.

English and Japanese.

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