Do we sing or do we not sing?

Selection: Micaela Chirif and María José Ferrada
Illustrations: Karina Letelier
Santiago: Hueders, 2019
ISBN: 978-956-365-1201

An anthology of haikus about insects and small animals, written by Issa, Basho, Buson, Kiyo, Shiki, and others. The book presents the haikus with illustrations and the continuity of a small narrative. At the end, readers will find instructions on how to write a haiku.

A haiku is like a photograph made of words. What do you need to write a haiku? Just a notebook, a pencil, and a keen eye to observe the world around you.

Reviews

“Shall we sing or not?” is a book powerful in its delicacy, a precious gift—for oneself or others—that offers a garden of insects and little creatures, inviting us to pause the inner noise, listen to nature, contemplate, and be captivated by the wonderful art of haiku.

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