My First Book of Haiku Poems: A Picture, a Poem and a Dream. By Esperanza Ramirez-Christensen.

"My First Book of Haiku Poems: A Picture, a Poem and a Dream" is a classic Japanese haiku translated by Esperanza Ramírez-Christensen and illustrated by Tracy Gallup, published by Tuttle. 

Step into the quiet, luminous world of haiku with this enchanting bilingual collection for young readers. Featuring classic poems by Japanese haiku masters, presented in both English and Japanese, each verse is paired with Tracy Gallup's richly imaginative illustrations, where children drift through dreamscapes alongside cats, moonlight, and the gentle rhythms of the natural world.

A beautiful introduction to one of the world's most beloved poetic forms, this book invites children to slow down, look closely, and find wonder in the smallest moments.

• Classic poems by Japanese haiku masters
• Translated by Esperanza Ramírez-Christensen
• Illustrated by Tracy Gallup
• Bilingual English and Japanese text
• Published by Tuttle Publishing
• Perfect for ages 4–8
• A thoughtful gift for curious young readers and poetry lovers

In seventeen syllables — a whole world.