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Here's more: 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------