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Available
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Publication
Viking Juvenile (2002), Edition: 1st Edition, 32 pages
Description
In this collection of haiku poems, a young girl walks through a Japanese garden and discovers many delights, from one leaf to ten stone lanterns. Includes notes about Japanese religion and philosophy.
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LibraryThing member paulavev
Counting…one leaf, two temple dogs, three miniature pots. So simple, yet at the same time so rich is the opportunity for enhanced learning and deepened cultural awareness represented in this unique picture book. A predictable pattern emerges with each turn of the glossy paper, characterized by
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full-page images opposite simple text centered on a white canvas. Written in haiku form, each new number is introduced through a poetic description of a significant feature found in a traditional Japanese garden or teahouse. From one leaf riding the wind to ten lanterns lighting the way, exclamation and emphasis are used to convey sound, movement, and energy. Hartung’s detailed artwork provides realistic portrayals of the elements embedded in the text with a palette of rich earth tones accented by deep red hues. Told from the perspective of a young Japanese girl, this book immerses the reader in a multifaceted learning experience. An adult-centered elaboration of the content and imagery is inscribed at the bottom of each text page. The final two-page illustration merges all elements introduced previously, providing a holistic view of the garden and teahouse as well as giving the readers an opportunity to re-count all of the intricate components. Though presented as a book aimed at ages 4-8, it would likely appeal to children both young and old owing to the colorful, elegant images, simple yet prophetic haikus, and supplemental factual information. Show Less
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Just about perfect, imo. It's lovely, and educational, but because it's not oversized, and because it has lots of white space, and because it has an active child with whom the young reader can identify, it's accessible and can be simply enjoyed. I see no reason children wouldn't like it just as
I recommend encouraging your library to get it, if they don't have it yet, as it hits so many collection goals (multicultural, poetry, art, even a little science).
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much as parents and teachers do. Of course I want the garden, or at least most of the elements thereof, but also I want to endpapers as a fabric for curtains or wallpaper!I recommend encouraging your library to get it, if they don't have it yet, as it hits so many collection goals (multicultural, poetry, art, even a little science).
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LibraryThing member melodyreads
haiku, counting, lovely book!!
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9.82 inches
ISBN
0670035254 / 9780670035250