One Leaf Rides the Wind: Counting in a Japanese Garden

Mannis, Celeste Davidson

ISBN 10: 0756952131 / ISBN 13: 9780756952136

Published by Turtleback Books, 2005

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Seller Inventory # BSM.13516

Bibliographic Details

• Title: One Leaf Rides the Wind: Counting in a Japanese Garden
• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0756952131
• ISBN 13: 9780756952136
• Illustrator: Hartung, Susan Kathleen
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Filled with lush illustrations, this counting book reveals both the pleasure and the tranquility of the Japanese garden, while introducing haiku poetry, with eleven poems that are simple and easy to follow. Follow along as the young girl explores the beauty of the garden, and discover the fun of haiku.

About the Author

A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Susan Kathleen Hartung is the acclaimed illustrator of the award-winning Dear Juno, as well as beloved favoritesOne Dark Night and A Mom for Umande.

When not in her studio, Susan can be found renovating her 140-year-old farmhouse, or spending time with family and friends in her nearby hometown of Ann Arbor. Susan lives in Brooklyn, Michigan with her two dogs, Bongo and Audie, and her cat, Gomez.