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Title/author (format): One leaf rides the wind: counting in a Japanese
garden / Mannis, Celeste (Library binding)
I.L.: Pre-2
R.L.: 4.2
Vendor: Mackin (online)
Catalog number: 0670035254
Publisher: Viking Penguin
ISBN:  0670035254
Cost: $14.39
Review source: Publisher's Weekly (Sept. 3, 2002), Kirkus (August, 2002) and
bibliography: http://www.mrsd.org/~library/japanbkstobuy.htm
Description: This counting book (from 1 to 10) leads the reader through a
traditional Japanese garden.  Each number has a haiku and a two-page spread
dedicated to that section of the garden, with notes about the cultural
details of the garden.  This would be good for young counters or for older
students studying haiku.

Title/author (format): Grass sandals: the travels of Basho / Spivak, Dawnine
(Library binding)
I.L.: 1 - 4
R.L.: 4.4
Vendor: Mackin (online)
Catalog number: 0689807767
Publisher: Athenium
ISBN:  0689807767
Cost: $14.45
Review source: Publisher's Weekly (Apr 14, 1997), School Library Journal
(Apr 1997) and bibliography:
http://www.japansociety.org/journey/images/teacher_resource/ACFE9C.pdf
Description: Basho is one of Japan's most revered poets, noted for his
closeness to nature.  This illustrated book tells of some events in his
travels that led to his famous poems, presenting a poem and a relevant kanji
for each event.

Title/author (format): Cool melons - turn to frogs! : the life and poems of
Issa / Gollub, Matthew (Follettbound)
I.L.: 3 - 5
R.L.: 4.4
Vendor: Mackin (online)
Catalog number: 1880000717
Publisher: Lee and Low Books
ISBN:  1880000717
Cost: $17.05
Review source: Horn Book Magazine (Nov. 1998), Publisher's Weekly (Oct. 12,
1998) and bibliography:
http://www.japansociety.org/journey/images/teacher_resource/ACFE9C.pdf
Description: Issa, an 18th-century Japanese poet, lived a dramatic life: his
mother died young, and his father abandoned him when he was only fourteen.
Nevertheless, he grew up to be one of Japan's most recognized and celebrated
poets.  This illustrated book tells, briefly, the story of his life, weaving
his poetry and love for nature throughout, so that the man's life and his
art play off of each other throughout.

Title/author (format): In the eyes of the cat: Japanese poetry for all
seasons / Demi (Follettbound)
I.L.: 3 - 6
R.L.: 5.3
Vendor: Titlewave (online)
Catalog number: 23925D6
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
ISBN:  0-8050-3383-1
Cost: $12.76
Review source: School Library Journal (May 1992), Publisher's Weekly (April
27, 1992) and bibliography: http://www.mrsd.org/~library/japanbkstobuy.htm
Description: This book, organized by season, contains more than 75 short
Japanese poems translated into English and illustrated by Demi.  Both tanka
and haiku are represented.

Title/author (format): Asian arts & crafts for creative kids: haiku /
Donegan, Michael (Trade hardcover)
I.L.: 3 - 6
R.L.: 5.5
Vendor: Titlewave (online)
Catalog number: 19003QX
Publisher: Tuttle
ISBN:  0-8048-3501-2
Cost: $8.46
Review source: School Library Journal (Aug. 2004)
Description: This book is an introduction to the traditional Japanese art of
writing haiku.  Readers get an introduction to the important elements of
haiku, then step-by-step guidance through several projects, including the
creation of illustrated haiku.


I just got a wonderful book from Propellor Press
http://www.propellerpress.com/
The book is "Curious Catwalk" and it is written entirely in Haiku.

I love the book Black Swan - White Crow by J. Patrick Lewis

As for ridiculous haiku try "Haiku! Gesundheit" by Ross Venokur

Best,
Rose Ann Heilemann
SLMS
Errick Road Elementary
libinfocom@aol.com

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