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The Cuckoo's Haiku: and Other Birding Poems
by
Michael J. Rosen (Goodreads Author),
Stanley Fellows
A joyful primer on the pleasures of bird-watching merges haiku, notes for identifying species, and exquisite watercolor illustrations.
In spare and graceful words, poet and birder Michael J. Rosen captures
the forecasting call of the mysterious cuckoo as well as essential characteristics of more than twenty commonly seen North American birds. This artfully compiled fi eld no...more
In spare and graceful words, poet and birder Michael J. Rosen captures
the forecasting call of the mysterious cuckoo as well as essential characteristics of more than twenty commonly seen North American birds. This artfully compiled fi eld no...more
Hardcover, 64 pages
Published
March 10th 2009
by Candlewick Press
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Rosen, Michael J. 2009. The Cuckoo’s Haiku and Other Birding Poems. Somerville: Candlewick. ISBN: 978-07636-3049-2.
Research on children’s poetry preferences shows that haikus are one of the least favorite forms of poetry and that children prefer humorous poetry or poetry written about familiar situations (Vardell 75). With that research in mind, it is understandable that a book of haikus about birds may not interest young children. This collection of poems, marketed on Amazon as ...more
Research on children’s poetry preferences shows that haikus are one of the least favorite forms of poetry and that children prefer humorous poetry or poetry written about familiar situations (Vardell 75). With that research in mind, it is understandable that a book of haikus about birds may not interest young children. This collection of poems, marketed on Amazon as ...more
As Rosen states in his author’s bio in the back of the book: “Haiku and bird-watching are kindred arts: the subject of both is often a fleeting impression – a snatched glimpse. Yet a long, steady look … can turn a familiar sight into something astonishing.”
Familiar and yet astonishing. Two perfect adjectives for this perfect book. The title words tell you exactly what you are going to get: a collection of haiku poems celebrating the beauty of birds. The poems are arranged by season, ...more
Familiar and yet astonishing. Two perfect adjectives for this perfect book. The title words tell you exactly what you are going to get: a collection of haiku poems celebrating the beauty of birds. The poems are arranged by season, ...more
I picked up this book because I'm trying to learn about good haiku. This is not it. If, however, you want a beautifully illustrated book of bird poetry, this would be perfect. My problem is that the author, Michael J. Rosen, has followed the form erroneously taught in so many elementary schools that a haiku must have three lines of 5 syllables, 7 syllables, then 5 syllables. In actuality, the syllable counts are appropriate if one is writing or speaking Japanese. It does not necessarily wor...more
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poets, artists, birders, anyone who meditates or loves the natural world
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The bird illustrations are beautiful and so are the haikus that represent each bird. The illustrations here remind me of the drawings of birds, nests,and eggs in MaryJo Koch's books. This lovely book is rendered with the feel of a field journal and will appeal to fans of Keeping a Nature Journal by Clair Walker Leslie, a book that makes me dearly wish I could draw.
i love the concept of this book, and the illustrations are outstanding. the haiku, however, were a bit of a disappointment--i found that they were a bit too concerned with the book concept and not grounded enough in the principles of haiku. there were a few gems, but, overall, i found the haiku to be lackluster.
The rich, jewel-toned watercolors, simple haiku, and field notes provide a lovely introduction to 24 common birds. One of my favorite images is:
the great oak's tresses
beaded with cedar waxwings
wind tossing its head
Back matter offers more information about each bird.
the great oak's tresses
beaded with cedar waxwings
wind tossing its head
Back matter offers more information about each bird.
Both art and poetry are beautiful. But this is a picture book for grownups. There's nothing wrong with that but it is. Even the images in the haiku which are so beautiful are things which I think adults would respond to much more than children.
A perfect gift for a birder.
A perfect gift for a birder.
Beautiful watercolors. The info is neat, and Maya and I have been using it to talk about how different birds make different sounds. However, the haiku's are for the most part not very good. One to look at at the library.
Great little book of haiku. I really enjoyed the lovely old-fashioned feel of the book in the watercolor illustrations and the notes on the birds in script. I also liked how the author arranged the birds in the book by season.
Beautiful poems and illustrations. I like the information shared about each bird, but the font for the facts is so loopy and tiny that it's hard to read. Lovely for bird-watchers.
Taking us through the four seasons, these haiku introduce us to each season’s birds.
What I thought: Lovely! The haiku is one of my favorite poetic forms and I am pleased to see so well used here. The poems are a delight to read. The illustrations are pleasing and so realistic. I liked Rosen’s notes about the birds and his poems at the end of the book. My favorite poems are “Cardinal” and “Mockingbird”
And here for your reading pleasure is my own birding haiku:
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What I thought: Lovely! The haiku is one of my favorite poetic forms and I am pleased to see so well used here. The poems are a delight to read. The illustrations are pleasing and so realistic. I liked Rosen’s notes about the birds and his poems at the end of the book. My favorite poems are “Cardinal” and “Mockingbird”
And here for your reading pleasure is my own birding haiku:
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The small cursive text was difficult to read and not well made for children. Other than that the book was okay.
Great book to use when teaching children about the different types of poetry.
Beautiful illustrations and haiku that draw on all emotions.
Beautiful words, beautiful watercolour illustrations.
Beautiful watercolor illustrations
Love this book for the pictures, the birds, great book for bird watchers
Beautiful, beautiful book.
Breathtaking illustrations that will delight children young and old. Every bird feels as if they will come off the page and into your lap. The haikus and descriptions in the illustrations take away from the magical beauty of Stan Fellows exquisite artwork.
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I'm the author, illustrator, or editor of some 80 books for both adults and children, including poetry, humor, anthologies, and cookbooks. Recent titles include THE CUCKOO'S HAIKU AND OTHER POEMS FOR BIRDERS, OUR FARM, and the fall 2009 title, NO DRIBBLING THE SQUID, a humorous look at some 75 far-fetched, fringe, a...more
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I'm the author, illustrator, or editor of some 80 books for both adults and children, including poetry, humor, anthologies, and cookbooks. Recent titles include THE CUCKOO'S HAIKU AND OTHER POEMS FOR BIRDERS, OUR FARM, and the fall 2009 title, NO DRIBBLING THE SQUID, a humorous look at some 75 far-fetched, fringe, a...more
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