The Horse's Haiku

Paired with Stan Fellows's splendid illustrations, Michael J. Rosen's resonant haiku is a gift to anyone who loves horses, nature, or poetry.



From field to stable, from rest to riding, poet Michael J. Rosen captures the nature of horses with spare and graceful haiku. Filled with Stan Fellows's evocative artwork, this collection celebrates the beauty of horses while peacefully grazing or in all their powerful and dynamic action. Lovers of horses or haiku or those who simply appreciate the natural world will enjoy this contemplation of one of earth's most beautiful creatures.

Michael J. Rosen has written or edited more than 135 books for children and adults, including The Hound Dog's Haiku and The Maine Coon's Haiku. A college zoology major, he finds that many of his books are inspired by his lifelong observations of animals. Michael J. Rosen lives in the Appalachian foothills of central Ohio.



Stan Fellows has illustrated several books for children, including John Muir: America's First Environmentalist by Kathryn Lasky and The Cuckoo's Haiku and Other Birding Poems by Michael J. Rosen. He lives in Colorado.

About Michael J. Rosen