Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys
CCBC Review:
“If this puddle could / talk, I think it would tell me / to splash my sister.” Guyku is meant to be haiku for boys, but boys and girls alike will appreciate the moments of humor and moments of quiet observation in this seasonal collection of haiku. Some of the poems are action-oriented (kite-flying, mosquito-battling, snowball-throwing) while others make astute, accessible observations about seasonal sights, activities, and thoughts perfect for a child audience (“How many million / flakes will it take to make a / snow day tomorrow?”) The hand-written text and the subdued palette used in the understated illustrations perfectly extend the narrative’s relaxed, quietly playful tone. ©2010 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 6-9
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Formats:
Picture book
Poetry
Subjects:
Humor
Observation
Seasons
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
Publish Year: 2010
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9780547240039
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 811 Raczka