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Gr 5 Up—A cherry tree, a winding stream, and a cozy house nestled under an ever-changing sky set the backdrop for an interactive collection of more than 150 haiku. This stunning iPad app presents traditional 17-syllable poems by masters Basho, Issa, and others, and exemplifies the Japanese reverence for nature and the four seasons. For those who are unfamiliar with haiku, a two-page introduction offers information on this traditional form of expression and its themes.A subtly animated background along with soft music and ambient sounds invit...Log In or Sign Up to Read More