Introduction
About haiku translations
AUTUMN
the falling leaves
Black Cat
The Mist and All
November Rain
on the broad hat
WINTER
under an umbrella
Untitled
Weather Report
stars on the pond
To the Thawing Wind SPRING
tree-frogs
Little Snail
Rain
The Sower
a bush warbler
SUMMER
a lone watermelon
Summer Rain
Release
hit by
Summer Grass
Acknowledgments
Samantha R. Vamos is the author of Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains,
Alphabet Trucks (illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke), The Cazuela That
the Farm Maiden Stirred (illustrated by Rafael L pez) - 2012 Pura
Belpre Illustration Honor - its companion book, The Pinata That The
Farm Maiden Hung (illustrated by Sebasti Serra), and Before You
Were Here, Mi Amor (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha
previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C.
and Chicago, IL. Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the
east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the
Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie.
Visit Samantha online at www.samanthavamos.com.
For many years Ryan O'Rourke's illustrations have appeared in
galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly
illustration for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. One Big Rain
marks Ryan's foray into children's picture books. He makes his home
in Connecticut.
"Soft and refreshing."
--Kirkus Reviews
"This attractive collection offers a delightful introduction to
nature poetry."
--School Library Journal
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