In A Spring Garden

by Richard Lewis (Editor), Ezra Jack Keats (Illustrator)

Verses by Basho, Issa, Uko, and others selected by Richard Lewis, vividly illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats.

Genres: Poetry, Picture Books, Childrens, Gardening

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Sarah Battersby-lebarron · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many memories associated with this book. Art of Keats, combined with haiku. If you can find a copy of it, it's a wonderful book to share with children, or to read on your own when you need a quiet moment of peace.

[Robert Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't too sure about this book when I first opened it, but in the end, I really enjoyed it. The Haiku poems are simple, yet full of life. And Ezra Jack Keats' imagery compliments the poems, rather than overpowering them. It is a beautiful combination.

The moon in the water
Turned a somersault
And floated away.
-Ryota

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grade 3-5
This book discusses (through use of haikus) several different animals and things found in nature. A lesson could be integrated between science (nature study) and language arts (poetry/haikus).

[Bridget]

Have the audio version

[Buxmont Uu]

WAMWAO Session 9

[Soumitro Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Subtle and beautiful.

[Maughn Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Keats' artwork for this Haiku collection.