Hi, Koo! A Year of Seasons by Jon J. Muth -- ESSENTIAL

Muth, Jon J. Hi, Koo! A Year of Seasons PICTURE BOOK. Scholastic Press, 2014. $17.99. Content: G.

Twenty-six haikus celebrate friendship through the seasons, with gorgeous artwork accompanying. The haikus themselves are loosely formed, not always following the five-seven-five pattern, but their appreciation of nature and calming, almost meditative flow feel very haiku-ish. Although the picture book format looks, at first glance, as if it's suitable for younger audiences, it would also work well with middle or even high school students studying poetry.

Pre-K, EL (K-3) -- ESSENTIAL