Synopses & Reviews
Kittens and sea slugs, ducklings and frogs, fawns and mud snails-- all sorts of animals from the familiar to the unusual can be found in this beautiful and engaging collection of Japanese poetry.
Review
"Arranged according to the cycle of the seasons, this collection offers a fresh, inviting glimpse into the culture of Japan and is combined with interpretive illustrations."--
The Horn Book, starred review
"An excellent introduction to unrhymed poetry for the preschool child, or a good book for a young reader to read aloud."--Booklist