Kiyoshi’s Walk
Written by Mark Karlins
Illustrated by Nicole Wong
Published by Lee & Low Books
After Kiyoshi watches his grandfather, Eto, compose his delicate haiku, he wonders out loud: “Where do poems come from?” His grandfather answers by taking him on a walk through their city, where they see a cat perched on a hill of oranges; hear the fluttering of wings; imagine what’s behind a tall wall; and discuss their walk, with each incident inspiring a wonderful new haiku from Eto. As Kiyoshi discovers that poems come from the way the world outside of us meets the world within each of us, he also finds the courage to write a haiku of his own.
This lovely book will speak to any reader who treasures poetry, city life, grandparents, or the beauty of the everyday.
Where do poems come from? This beautiful picture book about a young aspiring poet and his grandfather shows that the answer lies all around us–if we take the time to look.
Primary ISBN: 9781620149584
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Booke, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Japanese/Japanese American
Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Arts, Celebrations, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Family Relationship: Grandparents
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown
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