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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.
"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."— Philip Van Heusen, Readers' 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."— Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers' 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, Readers' Favorite
Where to Buy
Bookstores
- The Big Lake — Grand Marais, MN
- Caribou Highlands — Lutsen, MN
- Chik-Wauk Museum — Grand Marais, MN
- Drury Lane Bookstore — Grand, Marais, MN
- Duluth Barnes & Noble — Duluth, MN
- Edina Barnes & Noble — Edina, MN
- HarMar Barnes & Noble — Roseville, MN
- Joy & Company — Grand Marais, MN
- LARK Toys — Kellogg, MN
- Piragis Northwoods Company — Ely, MN
- Quaint & Quirky — Hastings, MN
- The Bookstore — Pine City, MN
- Valley Bookseller — Stillwater, MN
- Wild Rumpus — Minneapolis, MN
- Zenith Bookstore — Duluth, MN