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Toaster Haiku by Haley McAndrews is a beguiling collection of thirty-eight fun-filled haiku depicting every imaginable aspect of a toaster’s existence, from toaster-point-of-view delights to how-tos suggesting ways one might incorporate retired toasters into home décor. The language is playful and engaging, the subject matter unique and intriguing, and the overall package is a sweet little treasure, sure to give the reader a lift on even the most stubborn of down days. McAndrews’ own jaunty and imaginative illustrations accompany the haiku, adding a level of depth and interest.
Members of this charming toaster society include toasters on holiday, working-class toasters, super deluxe toasters, dreaming toasters, misbehaving toasters, dilapidated toasters, and even a presumptuous blender who tries to infiltrate the ranks. The result is a highly imaginative toaster tossed salad, perfect for introducing young readers to the concept of personification and also ideal for rekindling adult readers’ sense of fancy. One rainy day full of various toasters will surely kill a whole lot of the blues! The concept would also serve well to inspire young and adult readers alike to pen appliance-or-ordinary object-centered collections of their own. The possibilities are endless! In addition to the engaging poems and illustrations, Toaster Haiku comes with several value-added features. In the foreword, Haley McAndrews offers informative and easy-to-follow instructions for readers to craft haiku of their own and also a real-life anecdote that makes reading her haiku a much more personal experience. For imagination, fun, no small amount of whimsy, and a reading experience that will pay itself forward time and time again, Haley McAndrews’ Toaster Haiku is second to none.
