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Haiku

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Haiku de Iris Rivera, ilustrado por María Wernicke, es un libro poético ilustrado que condensa momentos cotidianos en versos breves y evocadores. Inspirado en la forma tradicional japonesa, cada haiku captura una imagen fugaz —la mirada de un niño, una brisa, una sombra— con una elegancia serena y una profunda conmoción. El texto minimalista en español se complementa con ilustraciones suaves y evocadoras que invitan a la reflexión y al asombro. Ideal para lectores a partir de 6 años, es un recurso contemplativo bilingüe para introducir la poesía, la atención plena y el arte de la observación en el aula.

English Description:

Haiku by Iris Rivera, illustrated by María Wernicke, is a poetic picture book that distills everyday moments into brief, evocative verses. Inspired by the traditional Japanese form, each haiku captures a fleeting image—a child’s gaze, a breeze, a shadow—with quiet elegance and emotional depth. The minimalist Spanish text pairs with soft, atmospheric illustrations that invite reflection and wonder. Ideal for readers ages 6 and up, it’s a contemplative dual-language resource for introducing poetry, mindfulness, and the art of observation in the classroom.

Publishing Details

Author : Iris Rivera

Illustrator : María Wernicke

Author Nationality : Argentina

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 36

Size: 10.63 x 8.27 in

Year Published: 2012

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Culture, Friendship, Imagination