Wind in the Long Grass: A Collection of Haiku

ISBN 10: 0671679783 ISBN 13: 9780671679781

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 1991

Synopsis

An illustrated collection of haiku from all over the world arranged by season

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-6-- Short illustrated volumes of haiku are plentiful in children's collections. This edition is distinguished from the others in two ways. The poems themselves are neither strictly translations from the Japanese as in Behn's Cricket Songs (HBJ, 1964; o.p.) nor one poet's creations such as those in Ann Atwood's Haiku: The Mood of the Earth (Scribners, 1971; o.p.). Here, Higginson has collected samples from all over the world, some of which carefully conform to the traditional pattern, and others that adhere to the rhythm loosely. The volume is laid out to follow the flow of the seasons, although few of the haiku belong to a particular season. Speidel's impressionistic interpretations present a pleasant contrast to Atwood's popular photographic medium. Using soft dreamy pastels, she complements the mood of each piece, rather than attempting a literal illustration. A nice addition to fill a continuing demand. --Sally T. Margolis, Park Ridge Public Library, IL
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From Kirkus Reviews:

Season by season, a lovely collection of haiku from around the world, texts superimposed on glowing, impressionistic pastels in sunset colors. The art here is so arresting that some readers may miss the poems' quieter message; those who do pause to savor their beauty will be well rewarded. (Poetry/Picture book. 4+) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0671679783
• ISBN 13: 9780671679781
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48
• Editor: Higginson William J.
• Illustrator: Speidel Sandra