My First Book of Haiku Poems: A Picture, a Poem and a Dream by Esperanza Ramirez-Christensen

Classic Poems by Japanese Haiku Masters (Bilingual English and Japanese)

Illustrated by Tracy Gallup

Recommended for readers age 5 to 10

My First Book of Haiku Poems 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.

Each 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.

A fully bilingual children's book, My First Book of Haiku Poems 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.

Commentaries offer parents and teachers ready-made "food for thought" to share with young readers and stimulate a conversation about each work.

Hardcover book 

Tuttle Publishing, 2019