Karlins

This is a charming picture book about a grandfather teaching his grandson to write haiku during a walk through the city. Through his grandfather Eto's poems, Kiyoshi discovers that poems come from things we see, things we hear, things we imagine, and things we feel. They are a way to bring the world and our hearts together. Nicole Wong's illustrations are filled with angles and curves, and she plays with light and shadow to give an architectural feel to the story. The final poem, written by Kiyoshi, is a bittersweet closing to the touching bond between him and his grandfather.… (more)

Kiyoshi’s walk is a beautiful story about a boy and his grandfather. The boy, Kiyoshi, sees his grandfather writing poetry and wishes he could do the same. Kiyoshi asks his grandfather where poems come from. His grandfather, Eto, takes him on a walk to show him. The two of them stop at several places along the way including a market, an abandoned house, and the park. Throughout the walk, Eto stops at times and creates haikus. Kiyoshi realizes that poetry is created using your senses, your imagination, and your feelings. He learns that he too is capable of creating poetry. There is an author’s note that explains a bit about the history of haikus which many readers will find interesting.… (more)