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Haiku Mama
Yay! The perfect time
To strip down naked and scream—
When Mommy’s on the phone.
This irreverent collection of candid haiku is full of laugh-out-loud observations on dirty diapers, playdate anxiety, obnoxious purple dinosaurs, choking hazards, stay-at-home dads, and more. It’s a book of verse every new mother will appreciate. Read, laugh, roll your eyes, and know that yo...more
To strip down naked and scream—
When Mommy’s on the phone.
This irreverent collection of candid haiku is full of laugh-out-loud observations on dirty diapers, playdate anxiety, obnoxious purple dinosaurs, choking hazards, stay-at-home dads, and more. It’s a book of verse every new mother will appreciate. Read, laugh, roll your eyes, and know that yo...more
Hardcover, 112 pages
Published
February 1st 2006
by Quirk Books
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Haiku Mama by Kari Anne Roy is a slim volume of 17-syllable poems called haiku, which is a Japanese form of poetry. Rather than celebrate the joys and beauty of nature, these haiku celebrate the joys and frustrations of new motherhood.
These little poems not only will make mothers chuckle, but they also contain a bit of truth that will have them nodding “yes, yes, yes.”
The poems are cute, quick reads for busy moms and the book contains illustrations on a number of pages, though readers may wish f...more
These little poems not only will make mothers chuckle, but they also contain a bit of truth that will have them nodding “yes, yes, yes.”
The poems are cute, quick reads for busy moms and the book contains illustrations on a number of pages, though readers may wish f...more
Feb 18, 2010
Ricky
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
poetry lovers, haiku lovers, haiku writers, poets, moms, new mothers, fathers, teachers
Although Kari Anne sticks with the strict western structure of 5-7-5, she does seem to have some grasp of the "haiku moment" in many of these haiku that will have those who've ever given birth to, been a parent to or been charged with the care of infants and toddlers rolling their eyes in recognition, giggling, bursting out in laughter or literally rolling on the floor. Certainly written from the mother's/female point of view, these haiku are likely to appeal to fathers/males too. Worth a read a...more
So hilarious!
I stumbled upon a stack of three of this clearanced title at one of my favorite shops and after flipping through it, I loved it so much, I had to buy two. You know, the unspoken rule of leaving one for some perceived good of mankind... not unlike leaving that last solitary cookie in the staff lounge for others to pass by and respect as well.
Well, I should've been a shameless hog and grabbed the third because already I've run into a mom that needs to have it.
The title is self-explan...more
I stumbled upon a stack of three of this clearanced title at one of my favorite shops and after flipping through it, I loved it so much, I had to buy two. You know, the unspoken rule of leaving one for some perceived good of mankind... not unlike leaving that last solitary cookie in the staff lounge for others to pass by and respect as well.
Well, I should've been a shameless hog and grabbed the third because already I've run into a mom that needs to have it.
The title is self-explan...more
My brother-in-law introduced me to haiku years ago. It isn't my favorite form of poetry, but some of the haikus in this book made me laugh. There were also some rather crass ones. A few examples:
Hot Story Time Mom
has cute hair, handbag. Yet has
Children of the Corn.
---
Oh, photographer,
your misshapen, squeaky mouse
is freaking him out.
---
Shouting about it
Defies the point of teaching
the "library voice."
---
When she was my mom
she said no sweets before lunch.
Hypocrite grandma.
---
Other playgroup moms,
so...more
Hot Story Time Mom
has cute hair, handbag. Yet has
Children of the Corn.
---
Oh, photographer,
your misshapen, squeaky mouse
is freaking him out.
---
Shouting about it
Defies the point of teaching
the "library voice."
---
When she was my mom
she said no sweets before lunch.
Hypocrite grandma.
---
Other playgroup moms,
so...more
Endearing and funny quick little read, probably only funny to parents of small children. A few too many scatological references. Perfect mama present; thanks Stephanie!
Several years ago whilst living in Japan, my sister started Haikuing and totally turned me onto it. What's that I hear? You haven't attempted Haiku since the fifth grade? Well, may I suggest you pick it up again? It's good fun!
i'm not anywhere near being a mama but this book is hilarious, seriously. saw it at bookpeople and almost fell over. this is the perfect gift for all you child-less people to give to your child-ridden pals.
Funny, funny. Now I want to try to write soe! A must read for moms when they need a laugh and a chance to really appreciate what they do
This is a perfect book to give as a gift - and to keep somewhere handy so you can have a good mommy laugh when you need one (like every hour or so!!)
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