Time for Haiku
Four Seasons of Poems
Published on 2. April 2026
Book
Hardback
72 pages
978-1-63655-173-9 (ISBN)
Description
? "A must-purchase for elementary poetry collections"-School Library Journal, Starred Review
Celebrate the seasons with this delightful collection of 50 haiku that illuminate the wonders of the natural world and brief moments in time.
Time for Haiku invites young readers on a poetic journey through the seasons. Arranged from fall to winter and then spring to summer, this charming collection of haiku captures the small, fleeting sensory wonders of the natural world: the hush of falling snow, the rhythm of ocean waves, the shimmer of sun on golden sand, and the sound of waves in a seashell.
Each poem serves as a gentle bridge between language and science, making the traditional Japanese haiku form both accessible and enriching for elementary students. Luciano Lozano's Japanese art-inspired illustrations, with their minimalist brushstrokes and dynamic perspectives, bring each seasonal moment to life with warmth and whimsy.
Back matter includes a brief history of haiku and a guide to writing them, encouraging young poets to create their own reflections on the world around them.
Hey, Mr. Snowman!
How come there are no footprints
stretching behind you?
Celebrate the seasons with this delightful collection of 50 haiku that illuminate the wonders of the natural world and brief moments in time.
Time for Haiku invites young readers on a poetic journey through the seasons. Arranged from fall to winter and then spring to summer, this charming collection of haiku captures the small, fleeting sensory wonders of the natural world: the hush of falling snow, the rhythm of ocean waves, the shimmer of sun on golden sand, and the sound of waves in a seashell.
Each poem serves as a gentle bridge between language and science, making the traditional Japanese haiku form both accessible and enriching for elementary students. Luciano Lozano's Japanese art-inspired illustrations, with their minimalist brushstrokes and dynamic perspectives, bring each seasonal moment to life with warmth and whimsy.
Back matter includes a brief history of haiku and a guide to writing them, encouraging young poets to create their own reflections on the world around them.
Hey, Mr. Snowman!
How come there are no footprints
stretching behind you?
Reviews / Votes
? "This whimsical book is an incredible collection of haiku poetry connecting nature throughout the seasons in a celebration of life and nature. From traveling through the snow, to feeling the sand on a beach in the summer, this delightful book evokes every sense of every turn of the passing year. While the entire book flows as a cohesive exploration of the sounds, sights, and feelings of the seasons, each haiku could also stand on its own as a beautiful testament to how fast the time flows and the year changes. The artwork complements the poetry beautifully and captures the childlike wonder that is part of exploring the world and soaking it up. The back matter further explains what haiku is while also encouraging readers to create their own. VERDICT A must-purchase for elementary poetry collections for its beautiful combination or art and haikus that celebrate experiencing nature as a child."-Starred Review * School Library Journal * ? "A lovely collection of 50 seasonal haiku, presented in an arresting format. . . .5/5" Starred Review * Youth Services Book Review * ". . . a delightful poetry book . . .The simple, yet vibrant illustrations in the haiga tradition, pairing haiku wiht drawings, complement each haiku in a way that conveys the ideas in the poem without overpowering the verse. . . The true magic of this bookis in experiencing the season from a child's perspective. A recommended purchase that will ignite an interest in poetry in young readers." * Booklist * "A solid instruction to a time-honored poetic form, marked by inspired visuals." * Kirkus Reviews *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Illustrations
4-color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63655-173-9 (9781636551739)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
03/2026
Red Comet Press
€17.49
Available for download
Persons
J. N. Santaeulalia is an award-winning Catalan author and poet from Banyoles, Spain. He has lived in the "city of the lake" for most of his life. He has been a Catalan teacher in various schools and has also written novels, travel books, and poetry. Santaeulalia appreciates many things about Japanese culture, such as haiku. Santaeulalia likes to write, travel, ride his bicycle, cook, play with his granddaughter, and a thousand other things. Luciano Lozano has been an illustrator for more than 15 years. Lozano has studied in Japan twice; the first time was an adventure in Tokyo after he finished illustration studies in London. Lozano's work reflects the influence of the Japanese aesthetic. His work has won numerous awards. He lives in Barcelona, Spain. Visit him at lucianolozano.com