Book Description from Back Cover

Haiku is a unique Japanese form of poetry that uses images from nature to make a statement or capture a moment. Haiku are short but powerful expressions - making them easy and fun to write and share with your friends.

The activities in this book will show you the seven keys to creating your own haiku, and will help you get started, think up memorable words and images, and write the three short lines that make up a great haiku.

With clear explanations and many examples, this is a great way to have fun while you explore this fascinating aspect of Japanese culture.

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Haiku is not just the world's shortest poetry, but a fun and simple way to share your discoveries about the world. And with the unique projects in this book, you'll learn to see the world in a brand new way.

Step by step instructions explain how to see with 'haiku eyes' and how to write:

• Haiku about the seasons
• Haibun - combining haiku and story
• Haiga - combining haiku with a drawing
• Renga - linked haiku you can write with your friends

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