Synopses & Reviews
When she was my mom
she said no sweets before lunch.
Hypocrite grandma.
This collection of irreverent haiku explores the reality of modern motherhood -- complete with dirty diapers, spilled SpaghettiOs, obnoxious purple dinosaurs, carseats, strollers, choking hazards, and more.
It's the perfect gift for new moms with young children at home -- a book that can be picked up for a minute and then put down to wipe a nose or settle an argument, all while making Mom laugh.
With more than 100 haiku and 40 whimsical illustrations, Haiku Mama is a collection of verse that all mothers (and their family and friends) will love.
Synopsis
Yay! The perfect time
To strip down naked and scream—
When Mommy’s on the phone.
This irreverent collection of candid haiku is full of laugh-out-loud observations on dirty diapers, playdate anxiety, obnoxious purple dinosaurs, choking hazards, stay-at-home dads, and more. It’s a book of verse every new mother will appreciate. Read, laugh, roll your eyes, and know that you are not alone!
About the Author
Kari Anne Roy writes haikuoftheday.com, a blog devoted to haiku about the daily goings-on of
a busy household. She lives in Austin with her husband and son.