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One Leaf Rides the Wind

Author Celeste Mannis
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
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$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
8.45"W x 9.44"H x 0.12"D   | 4 oz | 96 per carton
On sale Mar 17, 2005 | 32 Pages | 9780142401958
Age 5-8 years | Grades K-3
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Filled with lush illustrations, this counting book reveals both the pleasure and the tranquility of the Japanese garden, while introducing haiku poetry, with eleven poems that are simple and easy to follow. Follow along as the young girl explores the beauty of the garden, and discover the fun of haiku.
...the elements of this work. . . meld together into a lovely whole that both entertains. . . and educates. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

A useful introduction to the haiku form...a series of meditative images. (Publishers Weekly)
A writer, educator and social entrepreneur, Celeste has authored several award winning and best selling children’s books, including One Leaf Rides the Wind (Viking), Julia Morgan Built a Castle (Viking) and Who Was William Shakespeare? (Grosset & Dunlap). She teaches children’s literature for UC Berkeley Extension and creative writing for Join Our Story, an online platform she has created to share the joys of writing with seniors and other underserved populations. Celeste is currently working towards a PhD in Educational Technology at UC Santa Barbara, and writing, writing, writing! View titles by Celeste Mannis
A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Susan Kathleen Hartung is the acclaimed illustrator of the award-winning Dear Juno, as well as beloved favorites One Dark Night and A Mom for Umande.

When not in her studio, Susan can be found renovating her 140-year-old farmhouse, or spending time with family and friends in her nearby hometown of Ann Arbor. Susan lives in Brooklyn, Michigan with her two dogs, Bongo and Audie, and her cat, Gomez.

View titles by Susan Kathleen Hartung

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Filled with lush illustrations, this counting book reveals both the pleasure and the tranquility of the Japanese garden, while introducing haiku poetry, with eleven poems that are simple and easy to follow. Follow along as the young girl explores the beauty of the garden, and discover the fun of haiku.

Praise

...the elements of this work. . . meld together into a lovely whole that both entertains. . . and educates. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

A useful introduction to the haiku form...a series of meditative images. (Publishers Weekly)

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A writer, educator and social entrepreneur, Celeste has authored several award winning and best selling children’s books, including One Leaf Rides the Wind (Viking), Julia Morgan Built a Castle (Viking) and Who Was William Shakespeare? (Grosset & Dunlap). She teaches children’s literature for UC Berkeley Extension and creative writing for Join Our Story, an online platform she has created to share the joys of writing with seniors and other underserved populations. Celeste is currently working towards a PhD in Educational Technology at UC Santa Barbara, and writing, writing, writing! View titles by Celeste Mannis
A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Susan Kathleen Hartung is the acclaimed illustrator of the award-winning Dear Juno, as well as beloved favorites One Dark Night and A Mom for Umande.

When not in her studio, Susan can be found renovating her 140-year-old farmhouse, or spending time with family and friends in her nearby hometown of Ann Arbor. Susan lives in Brooklyn, Michigan with her two dogs, Bongo and Audie, and her cat, Gomez.

View titles by Susan Kathleen Hartung

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