![]() Haikus focus on nature (animals) and senryus pays attention to the foibles of human nature (found in the cat and dog in their personified presentation in the story). Both haiku and senryu follow the three line, unrhymed seventeen syllable format that every child learns in elementary school. dog rivalry but does so using two Japanese poetry forms that add an additional rhythm to the text. This charming picture book not only highlights the age-old cat vs. The cat is upset with the lack of attention and the need to share her space, but in the end the two find harmony in the home together. ![]() The cat butts head with the new puppy and it is told through haikus and senryu, two forms of Japanese poetry. The book tells the story of a cat who is content with life until the “Boy” comes home with an unwelcome surprise. ![]() Title: Won Ton and Chopstick: A Cat and Dog Tale Told in Haiku ![]()
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