When I taught fourth grade, my students studied all forms of poetry, but their favorite? Writing Haikus. They loved the challenge of discovering words to fit this precise form. Originating in Japan, Haiku poems have three lines with the first and last lines having five syllables and the middle line having seven.
Now that I teach kindergarten I still love the joys of poetry, especially Haiku’s. I’m so excited to share with you H IS FOR HAIKU: A TREASURY OF HAIKU FROM A TO Z by Sydell Rosenberg and illustrated by Sawsan Chalabi. It’s a perfect opportunity to expose young children to the wonderful world of poetry and it’s fun play on words.
With vivid illustrations and unique imagery, children are encouraged to slow down and enjoy the fun on each page.
H IS FOR HAIKU was selected as a “2019 Notable Poetry Book” by the National Council for Teachers of English as well as a finalist for Cybils Poetry Award.
But that’s not all. There is a beautiful backstory to this poetry book. Amy Losak, is the daughter of the late author, Sydell Rosenberg. Her mother’s dream was to publish a haiku book, and Amy continues to help that dream come true.
Genre: Picture Book
Publisher: Penny Candy Books
Author: Sydell Rosenberg
Illustrator: Sawsan Chalbai
Ages: 5-11
Synopsis: In H Is For Haiku: A Treasury of Haiku from A to Z, the late poet Sydell Rosenberg, a charter member of the Haiku Society of America and a New York City public school teacher, and illustrator Sawsan Chalabi offer an A-Z compendium of haiku that brings out the fun and poetry in everyday moments.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Happy Reading!
Katie Walsh 
Omg this sounds great! Thanks for sharing, Katie. Can’t wait to hear what your kindergartens think of it
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Thank you for stopping by, Kaitlyn!
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I remember writing haiku as a child, and I absolutely loved the challenge and simplicity of it. Thanks for sharing Katie!
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Thank you, Katie!
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What a wonderful book for classrooms AND home. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for stopping by, Heather!
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Will be taking a look at this one. I love poetry, and I enjoy writing haiku. My son was always open to writing haiku because he thought it was fun. Even though it’s soooo difficult to find that perfect combo of words!
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You’ll love it, Jilanne! Thanks for stopping by!
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This is indeed a wonderful book and a loving tribute by her daughter.
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I agree, Maria. So special. Thank you for stopping by.
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I write a lot of haiku; my blogpost today has one! I taught figurative language and poetry this year and the class loved haiku.
This is a wonderful book and the mother-daughter aspect makes it even more amazing.
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What a wonderful book.
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