IN TICKLY-TOE GRASS
a buttercup offers up
yellow nose kisses.
The simple delights in baby’s natural world—a bird, a... read full description
a buttercup offers up
yellow nose kisses.
The simple delights in baby’s natural world—a bird, a... read full description
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Dec 13, 2008
Samantha
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I came across this book by accident in my libraries online catalog and was not expecting much....I was quite surprised at what a fantastic little book this is! Not only are the illustrations adorable, but the poetry is great as well.
Each page has a tab with a picture indicating the subject matter of the poem. The subject is written in English, and drawn as a Japanese character preceding each poem. (rain, flower, sun, leaf, snow and moon.)
The poems adhere to the 5-7-5 rule and are More...
Each page has a tab with a picture indicating the subject matter of the poem. The subject is written in English, and drawn as a Japanese character preceding each poem. (rain, flower, sun, leaf, snow and moon.)
The poems adhere to the 5-7-5 rule and are More...
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Nov 23, 2011
Matt
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I also read this book to my nephew Cade, which happened to be his book. My brothers wife owned this book so I thought I would read it to him. This book is about different types of weather and such things. There is a page on rain, flower, sun, leaf, snow, and moon. This book was written as a Japanese Haiku poem. I liked this book, but again not because of the content, but because I enjoyed the experience with Cade. It is a really short book and only has 6 pages. I would not read or keep th
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Jan 13, 2010
Kristin
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This may have the word 'baby' in it, but it is still for toddlers. River is calmed by the rhythm of the poem and the amazing pictures. I have repeatedly borrowed this book as an inspiration of color for my crafts. I intend on keeping this book in River's collection all the way until he can read the words himself. A wise librarian once told me, toddler board books are useful until the child can read them on his/her own. No need to pass on or sell in an effort to help the child grow up quickl
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Jan 23, 2012
Stephanie
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I randomly bought this on Amazon because of the fantastic reviews it received - it is a beautiful little book that introduces nature to babies. Have fun looking for the little blue bird on each page as baby gets older!
Tabs make the pages very easy to turn...or chew on, for baby. ;)
I looked into some other books by the author, and they are all just as fantastic. Don't miss her books!
Tabs make the pages very easy to turn...or chew on, for baby. ;)
I looked into some other books by the author, and they are all just as fantastic. Don't miss her books!
May 07, 2009
Katrina
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This is an adorable board book! I love the format of the book with the tabs for each page's theme. The illustrations are gorgeous, vivid and mesmerizing. And the text is what good haiku should be: perfectly and deliberately chosen. A perfect gift (though not great for storytime).
Jan 22, 2009
Terry
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Wonderful little children's book, although I thought the hippo on the mountain in the snow reached a little too far into the absurd for even very young listeners.
Oct 22, 2011
Craig
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Such a cute little collection. I enjoy the art and the haiku. Not sure why a hippo is on a mountaintop in the snow, but that's probably being a bit nit picky.
Sep 17, 2011
Stephanie
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Beautifully illustrated. Love the writing and the big tabs so baby can learn how to turn the pages. Only criticism is that we wish it was longer!
Jan 07, 2009
Shawn
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Excellent haiku book for kids. I read it to my son before he goes to sleep and he loves it. And I appreciate the high quality haiku.
Dec 21, 2011
Elizabeth
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I think the illustrations are charming, and Lu (at 10 months) likes the tabs that help her turn the pages.
Mar 10, 2011
Lucy
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Babies, toddlers, vocabulary, print motivation, seasons, bilingual (Haiku=Japanese poetry).
Dec 08, 2009
Amity
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This is a very cute boardbook, great pictures and tabs for turning pages, and cute cute haikus.
Oct 16, 2009
Terri
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Love this book. The haiku are sweet, the illustrations are bright and charming.
Apr 11, 2009
Katie
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the haikus in this book are lively and cute; the illustrations are delightfully vibrant
Jul 31, 2008
Christina
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This is one of the sweetest little children's books I've come across!
The illustrations are gorgeous and darling (yes, darling is so NOT my typical language, but I don't care!), vivid and mesmerizing. And the text is what good haiku should be: perfectly and deliberately chosen.
When I first was taught about haiku, I scorned it. But now I understand how delicate and marvelous a form it is. This work for children does it such justice! I'm absolutely enthralled.
The illustrations are gorgeous and darling (yes, darling is so NOT my typical language, but I don't care!), vivid and mesmerizing. And the text is what good haiku should be: perfectly and deliberately chosen.
When I first was taught about haiku, I scorned it. But now I understand how delicate and marvelous a form it is. This work for children does it such justice! I'm absolutely enthralled.
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Nov 28, 2010
stephanie
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We love this delightful board book filled with nature inspired haiku poems paired with gorgeous illustrations. So perfect. Thanks for the gift aunt Betty Jean!
Mar 19, 2009
Meredith
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this book has been growing on me after reading it several times. the text isn't as lyrical as i would like it to be, especially given that nature is the subject of the haiku, but it is playful, as well as interactive with the pictures. the art for this book is delightfully asian inspired, paying homage to the origins of haiku, and offers rich colors and visual textures.
Aug 11, 2008
Amy
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Intro to haiku and nature for babies. Sweet book to share. Beautiful illustrations.
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