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The Northland Beckons
An Illustrated Haiku Journey
The Northland Beckons
Breathe, paddle, wander, observe
Much will be revealed
Journey to the beautiful Boundary Waters of Minnesota and Canada. This sweet collection of haiku poetry allows readers to explore nature and meet the animals who call this treasured wilderness home.
In our busy, tech-filled lives, author and illustrator, mother-daughter team Sandra and Sofia Hisakuni, invite you to slow down and explore the wonders of nature through the ancient art of haiku. They draw upon their extensive experience of living in Japan and camping through the canoe country of Northern Minnesota and Canada. Through creative haiku, vibrant illustrations and author commentary, readers learn of this treasured land. For those who are familiar with the Northlands canoe country, it is a reminder to come home to our shared wilderness.
"The rhythm runs like silk over your ears as it is read aloud and delivered in a peaceful atmosphere. The tranquility in the lines will ease children…adults will enjoy the depictions of wildlife and the visions the words conjure."— Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Reader’s Favorite
"This anthology of poems captures a journey from beginning to end while showing how helpful poetry, particularly Japanese Haiku, can be as a literary device. This would make an excellent teaching tool for young and older students."— Delene Vrey, Reader’s Favorite
"Sandra’s use of poetry to describe the BWCA is captivating and Sofia’s illustrations are authentic and heartwarming. A smiling frog never looked so good."— Joe Friedrichs, Paddle & Portage
"Sandra and Sofia love the wilderness, and that love shines through the writing and illustrations. I cannot recommend this book highly enough; if I could give the book a six-star rating, I would."— Phillip Van Heusen, Reader’s Favorite
Where to Buy
Bookstores
- Birchbark Books — Minneapolis, MN
- Buffalo Books & Coffee — Buffalo, MN
- Caribou Highlands — Lutsen, MN
- Chik-Wauk Museum — Grand Marais, MN
- Drury Lange Bookstore — Grand Marais, MN
- Duluth Barnes & Noble — Duluth, MN
- Eat My Words Bookstore — Minneapolis, MN
- Edina Barnes & Noble — Edina, MN
- HarMar Barnes & Noble — Roseville, MN
- Joy & Company — Grand Marais, MN
- LARK Toys — Kellogg, MN
- Moon Palace Books — Minneapolis, MN
- Piragis Northwoods Company — Ely, MN
- Quaint & Quirky — Hastings, MN
- Red Balloon Bookshop — St. Paul, MN
- The Big Lake — Grand Marais, MN
- The Bookstore — Pine City, MN
- The Bookstore at Fitger's — Duluth, MN
- Valley Bookseller — Stillwater, MN
- Wild Rumpus — Minneapolis, MN
- Zenith Bookstore — Duluth, MN