Red Comet Press, hardcover
Translated by Lawrence Schimel
Publication Date: March 3, 2026
Publisher Marketing:
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?
