A gentle and calm journey through the seasons, debut author, Sid Farrar’s little haiku vignettes describe the changes in our natural world across the months of the year.  Starting in winter with…

“Each window pane’s a

masterpiece, personally

signed:  Your Friend, Jack Frost”

and coming full circle to end with winter.  Snowmen, robins, dandelions, tadpoles, fireflies, corn, apples, pumpkins, brown bear and skunk all play a part in the twelve month cycle of poems.  Young and old can appreciate the literary images presented.  Each two page spread highlights one haiku beautifully illustrated with soft colored pencil and watercolor by Ilse Plume (Caldecott Honor 1981 – The Bremen TownMusicians).  Included in the back matter is an explanation of what a haiku is.  Also the The Cycle of Life is explained, as well as a commentary on each season.  What a lovely addition to your poetry collection.