Haiku Mama: (because 17 syllables is all you have time to read) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Sniffing newborn's head, a primal urge takes over-try not to eat him..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...The brief odes to puddles, toys, baby pools, sippy cups and playdates are charming, pointed and funny..." -- Seattle Times, May 6, 2006

"Finally, there's a book that's as charming as it is brief." -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel, April 23, 2006

"This collection of poems is a fun read for new mamas short on time." -- The Birmingham News, May 4, 2006

"Whether you are a proud mama or not, it's hard to stifle the giggles when reading Haiku Mama..." -- Austin American Statesman, March 30, 2006

Product Description

When she was my mom
she said no sweets before lunch.
Hypocrite grandma.

This collection of irreverent haiku explores the reality of modern motherhood complete with dirty diapers, spilled SpaghettiOs, obnoxious purple dinosaurs, carseats, strollers, choking hazards, and more.

It's the perfect gift for new moms with young children at home a book that can be picked up for a minute and then put down to wipe a nose or settle an argument, all while making Mom laugh.

With more than 100 haiku and 40 whimsical illustrations, Haiku Mama is a collection of verse that all mothers (and their family and friends) will love.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Books (March 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594741093
• ISBN-13: 978-1594741098
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #701,296 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mamas can relate to every page!, August 15, 2006

By	B. Stanford (Griffin, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Every mother should read this book, whether you just had your first baby, your fifth baby, or you already have grandbabies. It is incredibly funny and extremely well written. And Kari is right - since I have a 5 month old, 17 syllables really is all I have time to read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't pick just one..., August 10, 2006

By	blancomonkeys (TX) - See all my reviews

This book is a must for every mama with a sense of humor! As you can see by reading the reviews (almost) all of the readers think think this book rocks. Buy this book! You will not regret it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heee-Larious!, April 27, 2006

By	Gretchen L. Dupre "G. Du Pre" (Kirkland, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am buying this for all my momma friends for mother's day! I had to sit down in the bookstore, I was laughing so hard.
My favorite is about being "asstacular". Actually, I have so many favorites from this book. This gal is a genius. Thank you, Kari Anne Roy!