Cool Melons- Turn to Frogs!: The Life and Poems of Issa (English, Japanese and Japanese Edition) - Hardcover

Matthew Gollub

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1880000717 ISBN 13: 9781880000717

Publisher: Lee & Low Books, 1998

Synopsis

A beautifully illustrated portrait of Issa, the renowned Japanese poet, includes selections of his graceful haikus, simple and lovely poems that capture the mystery and beauty of the natural world and that provide solace in troubled times.

About this title

About the Author:

Matthew Gollub is the author of several books for children, including Ten Oni Drummers and Cool Melons, an ALA Notable Book and a Horn Book "Fanfare" selection, published by LEE & LOW. He lives in Santa Rosa, California, with his wife and their son. To find out more about Matthew Gollub, visit his Web site: www.matthewgollub.com

Kazuko G. Stone has illustrated many books for children here in the United States and in her native Japan. She was the illustrator for Ten Oni Drummers and Cool Melons. A full-time artist, teacher, and designer, she lives in New York City with her husband and their two daughters.

Language Notes:

Text: English, Japanese (translation)
Original Language: Japanese

About this edition

• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1880000717
• ISBN 13: 9781880000717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Kazuko Stone