Won Ton
A Cat Tale Told in Haiku

A cat's adoption told in haiku. While I loved the adoption of Won Ton from a shelter to a home, unfortunately, I was not remotely impressed with the cat poetry.......more

A substitute teacher came up to my reference desk seeking, “Fun haiku books” to turn into lesson plans with their kids. That’s the sort of open-ended question that can render your brain blank for a moment or two. Suddenly every haiku book for kids you’ve ever encountered flees from your brain. You’r......more

I’ve had this book at home for awhile and I finally made myself pick it up and read it because it’s rated so highly, including among readers I often agree with re picture books. But, the cover illustration completely turns me off; I hated it. I hate it a bit less now that I’ve read this utterly deli......more