Time for Haiku - by Josep Santaeulàlia Hardcover

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the seasons with this delightful collection of 50 haiku that illuminate the wonders of the natural world and brief moments in time

Hey, Mr. Snowman!
How come there are no footprints
stretching behind you?

Time for Haiku invites young readers on a poetic journey through the seasons. Arranged from fall to winter and then spring to summer, this charming collection of haiku captures the small, fleeting sensory wonders of the natural world: the hush of falling snow, the rhythm of ocean waves, the shimmer of sun on golden sand, and the sound of waves in a seashell.

Each poem serves as a gentle bridge between language and science, making the traditional Japanese haiku form both accessible and enriching for elementary students. Luciano Lozano's Japanese art-inspired illustrations, with their minimalist brushstrokes and dynamic perspectives, bring each seasonal moment to life with warmth and whimsy.

Back matter includes a brief history of haiku and a guide to writing them, encouraging young poets to create their own reflections on the world around them.

Review Quotes

"A solid instruction to a time-honored poetic form, marked by inspired visuals."

-- "Kirkus Reviews" (12/26/2025 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

J. N. Santaeulàlia is an award-winning Catalan author and poet from Banyoles, Spain. He has lived in the "city of the lake" for most of his life. He has been a Catalan teacher in various schools and has also written novels, travel books, and poetry. Santaeulàlia appreciates many things about Japanese culture, such as haiku. Santaeulàlia likes to write, travel, ride his bicycle, cook, play with his granddaughter, and a thousand other things. Luciano Lozano has been an illustrator for more than 15 years. Lozano has studied in Japan twice; the first time was an adventure in Tokyo after he finished illustration studies in London. Lozano's work reflects the influence of the Japanese aesthetic. His work has won numerous awards. He lives in Barcelona, Spain. Visit him at lucianolozano.com