Praise for Time for Haiku

? "This whimsical book is an incredible collection of haiku poetry connecting nature throughout the seasons in a celebration of life and nature. From traveling through the snow, to feeling the sand on a beach in the summer, this delightful book evokes every sense of every turn of the passing year. While the entire book flows as a cohesive exploration of the sounds, sights, and feelings of the seasons, each haiku could also stand on its own as a beautiful testament to how fast the time flows and the year changes. The artwork complements the poetry beautifully and captures the childlike wonder that is part of exploring the world and soaking it up. The back matter further explains what haiku is while also encouraging readers to create their own. VERDICT A must-purchase for elementary poetry collections for its beautiful combination or art and haikus that celebrate experiencing nature as a child."-Starred Review
School Library Journal

? "A lovely collection of 50 seasonal haiku, presented in an arresting format. . . .5/5" Starred Review
Youth Services Book Review

. . . a delightful poetry book . . .The simple, yet vibrant illustrations in the haiga tradition, pairing haiku wiht drawings, complement each haiku in a way that conveys the ideas in the poem without overpowering the verse. . . The true magic of this bookis in experiencing the season from a child's perspective. A recommended purchase that will ignite an interest in poetry in young readers.
Booklist

"A solid instruction to a time-honored poetic form, marked by inspired visuals."
Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

J. N. Santaeulàlia is an award-winning Catalan author and poet from Banyoles, Spain. He has lived in the "city of the lake" for most of his life. He has been a Catalan teacher in various schools and has also written novels, travel books, and poetry. Santaeulàlia appreciates many things about Japanese culture, such as haiku. Santaeulàlia likes to write, travel, ride his bicycle, cook, play with his granddaughter, and a thousand other things. Luciano Lozano has been an illustrator for more than 15 years. Lozano has studied in Japan twice; the first time was an adventure in Tokyo after he finished illustration studies in London. Lozano’s work reflects the influence of the Japanese aesthetic. His work has won numerous awards. He lives in Barcelona, Spain. Visit him at lucianolozano.com

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