Basho's Haiku Journeys

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SKU: 9781611720693
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By Freeman Ng

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Summary

Basho's Haiku Journeys by Freeman Ng combines storytelling with the art of haiku, offering an engaging experience for young readers. The book follows the travels of Basho, a famed haiku master, as he embarks on a series of adventures filled with nature, discovery, and poetic inspiration. Through his journey, readers are introduced to the beauty of capturing moments in haiku form, fostering a love for poetry and exploration.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a blend of beautiful haikus and captivating storytelling, perfect for young readers. It offers a wonderful journey through nature and imagination, encouraging children to explore poetry and the world around them. If you’re looking for an engaging introduction to the art of haiku that sparks curiosity and creativity, this book could be a delightful choice.

Haiku tell the story of the poet Basho and the diaries he wrote while walking throughout Japan in the 1600s

Description

Age range 9+

The 17th-century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho practically invented the haiku. He's most famous for his travel journals. But how did he come to be such a traveller in the first place?

This delightful volume—written entirely in haiku and illustrated with vibrant hand-painted scenes taken directly from the poet's written travelogues—tells the true story of Basho's decision to abandon his comfortable city life and of the five great journeys he then took through the length and breadth of Japan.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Basho's Haiku Journeys by Freeman Ng is praised for its vibrant illustrations and whimsical haiku, which capture the essence of Basho's travel through Japan. The book is both educational and inspiring, encouraging young readers to write their own haiku while immersing them in the beauty of 17th-century Japan. Critics highlight its appeal for children interested in poetry, nature, and adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611720693

Publisher: Stone Bridge Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Stone Bridge Press

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Cassandra Rockwood Ghanem

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Freeman Ng

About the Author

Freeman Ng is the author of Joan, a YA retelling of the life of Joan of Arc that Horn Book Award-winning author Tim Wynne-Jones called, "An intimate meditation, textured and ingenious," and of Who Am I?, a personalizable picture book that comes in 20 different versions. Starting in 2010, Freeman wrote and posted one haiku every day for five years, and in 2016 published Haiku Diem 1, a collection of the first year's best haiku.

Cassandra Rockwood-Ghanem is a San Francisco Bay Area-based poet and illustrator. Her award-winning visual art has been exhibited in journals and galleries throughout the United States and beyond. Her poems and creative nonfiction have been published in The New Delta Review, Rip Rap, Hawaii Review, The Lifted Brow, For Women Who Roar, The Write Launch, and elsewhere. Cassandra holds a BA from California Institute of Integral Studies and an MFA from California College of the Arts. This is her first book.