In evocative haiku, Michael J. Rosen depicts twenty different breeds of cats—whether mischievous or mysterious, comical or commanding. Some cats have names that suggest far-off lands, like the Turkish Angora and the Norwegian forest cat. Others allude to places closer to home, such as California’s ragdoll and the Maine coon. Set against Lee White’s graceful illustrations, with intriguing facts about each of twenty breeds at the end, this charming haiku collection for lovers of America’s most popular house pet provides the purr-fect book to curl up with.

Inspired by The Pine Tree State­-Maine's diverse landscape, natural beauty, rural communities, and independent people-the author's 150 haiku poems, along with 49 of her photographs, reflect the Maine she knows and loves. Bette A. Stevens's imagery draws the reader into her world of wonder and delight. My Maine takes readers on a poetic journey through Maine's four seasons. Whether you're a native Mainer or from away, Stevens's short story poems and photographs will resonate. The collection opens with a haiku tribute, "Maine Pines and People." The journey continues with the rejuvenating spirit of "Spring Awakenings" and "Summer Songs"; then on to more of the magic and majesty of the places and people of Maine in "Autumn Leaves" and "Winter Tales." This is a poetry collection to be slowly savored, made even more delectable with the author's original drawings and photographs. In addition to its poems and photographs, My Maine includes state symbols and interesting facts about The Pine Tree State.

This anthology is a comprehensive collection of contemporary Maine haiku celebrating the poets' feeling connected to the forests,mountains, lakes, rivers, ocean, heavens, and the creatures that dwell within them, and to the changes in the various seasons, their natural variety and our human celebrations in that variety.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to maine coons. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

When Nick decides to teach his cats to read, Verne is very much interested, especially in books about mice and fish, but Stevenson wants nothing to do with the project--or does he?