Thoughts: Lovely little poems (five for each season) paired with gorgeous illustrations makes this poetry collection for the youngest readers a gem. I love that the poems are haiku-inspired and don't adhere rigidly to the rules. The information on the front flap of the book cover provides a succinct introduction to haiku and even gives a writing tip. Seng Soun's illustrations are a visual feast. The bright colors paired with Japanese patterns (I'm assuming from fabric and paper) are so lovely to look at. I found myself going back to look at them repeatedly and I saw new details every time. I love all the illustrations, but I especially like the kites, birds, origami, and kokeshi dolls. I think this book would make a fabulous addition to my storytimes and home libraries.
Fun fact about me: I crocheted a kokeshi doll for a good friend who lived in Japan briefly as a child when her dad was in the military.
Other Seasonal Poetry Collections for Children:
- Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons by Jon J. Muth
- Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys by Bob Raczka
- Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems selected by Paul B. Janeczko
- When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons by Julie Fogliano
- Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons by Laura Purdie Salas
- Red Sings from the Treetops: A Year in Colors by Joyce Sidman
- Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature by Nicola Davies
(Illustrated by Seng Soun Ratanavanh. Cameron Kids, 2021.)
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