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

Authors

Courtney Raymond, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Publisher

Scholastic Press

City

New York, New York, United States of America

Date of Publication

2014

ISBN

978-0-545-16668-3

Date of Review

2014

Disciplines

Library and Information Science | Modern Literature

Keywords

Children's literature, reviews, haiku, Japanese poetry, seasons

Review

Following a lovable panda bear through the seasons, this book of traditional Japanese haiku is a delightful work for both children and adults alike. From autumn to summer, the poetic lyrics and delicate painted illustrations tell a unique, simple story: that of the changing seasons through the eyes of children. Though the storyline might be a bit difficult for kids to follow due to its abstract language, the illustrations make up for this. Though it does not follow the familiar Western pattern of a haiku (5-7-5), the text is still intriguing and beautiful, making it a perfect story to read aloud. Recommended. Courtney Raymond, Centennial Library Intern, Cedarville University

Recommended Citation

Raymond, Courtney, "Review of Hi, Koo! A Year of Seasons by Jon J. Muth" (2014). Library Intern Book Reviews. 110.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/110

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