bChosen for 2020 NCTE Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels ListbrWinner of 2020 Northern Lights Book Award for PoetrybrWinner of 2019 Skipping Stones Honor Awardsbrb pbEscape into a dreamy world of watercolors and nature-inspired haiku.b piMy First Book of Haiku Poemsi introduces children to this ancient poetry form that's still a favorite among teachers, parents and children. These concise poems are easy for readers of all ages to understand and appreciate. pEach of these 20 classic poems by Issa, Shiki, Basho, and other great haiku masters is paired with a stunning original painting by award-winning illustrator Tracy Gallup--which children will want to dive into and adults will want to frame. p A fully bilingual children's book, iMy First Book of Haiku Poemsi includes the original versions of the Japanese poems in Japanese script and Romanized form on each page alongside the English translation to form a complete cultural experience. p Commentaries offer parents and teachers ready-m