Haiku
Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kids
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- $19.99
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
This haiku book for children is a great way for kids to learn Japanese poetry and pick up some interesting Japanese culture along the way
In this book, children will learn to write haiku. Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that uses images from nature to make a statement or capture a moment. Haiku are short, but powerful expressions—making them easy and fun to write and share with your friends.
The activities in this haiku book will show the seven keys to creating your own haiku, and will help you to get started, think up memorable words and images, and write the three short lines that make up a great haiku. With clear expressions and many examples, this is a great way to have fun while you explore this fascinating aspect of Japanese culture.
You will learn to write:Your first haikuHaiku about natureHaibun—haiku with a short storyHaiga—haiku with a drawingRenga—haiku that you write with friends.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Two books launch the Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kids series: Origami by Michael LaFosse, and Haiku by Patricia Donegan. The first title begins with an introduction with suggestions and sources for finding good origami paper, as well as a brief synopsis of terms, techniques and symbols, then demonstrates over one dozen origami projects. Haiku offers a history of the Japanese poetic form and numerous tools to get young poets writing their own.
