Time for Haiku: Four Seasons of Poems
by Josep Santaeulàlia, Lawrence Schimel (Translator), Luciano Lozano (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

This beautiful book of poetry features one or two haiku poems on each page, organized by the seasons of nature starting with the Autumn. Each page is illustrated with minimalistic but powerful artwork that deepens the meaning of each poem.

In the section for Autumn, we reflect on the falling leaves and a slow snail that leaves a trail behind. The colder weather means we will open up the forgotten sock drawer and find our warmest thick socks to wear.

In the Winter, we notice how the wind rushes through the pine trees, and we see a cat hiding from the snow under a parked car. We share celebrations with our loved ones.

In the Spring, flowers and birds and winds come alive. The raindrops cling to a spider’s web. Clouds are reflected in the puddles.

In the Summer, we visit the beach, and notice the sound of the waves trapped inside a seashell. We watch the stars and “the earth echoes with poems.”

This book is so restful and introspective! I loved reading each poem and taking my time to savor the poignant words. The artwork is so lovely that I found myself just staring at some of the pages, lost in thought and dreaming of the mountains or the sunset or warm socks. haha!

At the back of the book, there is an explanation of the haiku poetry form, and a little tutorial on how to write your own haiku. This is perfect for kids to try writing some poetry of their own!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.