We Children and The Narrow Road to the Deep North

Izumi, Ren and little Yoshi are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the famous poet Bashō in their village. It is 17th century Japan and the poet is walking far to the north, writing his now world-famous haiku.

Libby Hathorn’s endearing story describes their encounter with Bashō. Sadami Konchi’s sensitive paintings light up the story with a grace and beauty to ably match the text.

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An outstanding presentation of the haiku master Basho’s fascinating journey north. The lyrical and inclusive nature of the text combines seamlessly with the fine artwork and its authentic representation of Japanese landscape. Together, writer and artist, invite readers to share the journey and to delight in it .

Beverley George, Editor Windfall: Australian Haiku