Discover uplifting, humorous poetry and haiku by Patricia Furstenberg.
CHRISTMAS HAIKU
An inspirational collection of winter and Christmas themed haiku to help you relax. Enjoy a daily haiku paired with gorgeous seasonal images as well as haiku for The 12 Days of Christmas.
“Those that love the holidays and poetry will find Christmas Haiku to be the perfect treat to celebrate the whole season.”
Readers’ Favorite Review, 5STARS
What Christmas Haiku Amazon readers say:
” Brings the joy of Christmas with each page.”
“I sincerely recommend this little chapbook as the perfect way to get into the candy-gingerbread-tinsel-lights holiday mood! So, grab a steaming cup of hot chocolate and enjoy!” (Dawn Pisturino, Poet ad Blogger)
“Patricia Furstenberg brings Christmas cheer which will no doubt delight readers and will be perfect for everyone to enjoy during the holidays. This is a unique treat that’s completely original with the medium of haiku and is ideal for the winter season as each one represents different aspects of the holidays. Each haiku is sweet, funny, warm, and bright, offering charming glimpses at the true meaning of Christmas with haikus about Jesus, happiness, family, and the joy that comes from every part of Christmas time, even the morning sun and a cup of coffee. Several of the haikus touch upon food-themed aspects of the holidays such as cookies, chestnuts, and gingerbread which will remind you of your own favorite treats during the holidays.” (Liz Konkel)
“Some of the repetition poems stood out for their musicality. It’s hard not to read the following haiku without singing the words, or pronouncing them in one specific rhythm:” (The Haiku Foundation)
snowflake floats
snowflake swirls
still snowfall
Patricia Furstenberg
Pretoria, South Africa
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AS GOOD AS GOLD, A DOG’S LIFE IN POEMS
As engaging as a tail was, a book for all ages. Caution: hilarious and addictive!
“I thoroughly enjoyed this charming collection of verse” ~ Linda’s Book Bag.
“A super sweet and poignant book of poetry about what a pup thinks of his world. As a cat lover I especially was tickled by his relationship to the cat. Any dog lover would adore this book. The photos were appealing. Haikus at the end were tiny diamonds.”
Kathryn Meyer Griffith, long time author
As engaging as a tail wag.
Celebrating the simple things in life as seen through the eyes of our old time favorite furry friends, “As Good as Gold” is a volume of poetry revealing the talent and humor we always knew our dogs possessed.
What As Good as Gold readers say:
“I thoroughly enjoyed this charming collection of verse” Linda’s Book Bag
“A lovely poetry book that would be perfect for adults and younger children to share.”
“Back-buying more for gifts, ideal for anyone who has ever loved a dog! “
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More uplifting, humorous poetry and haiku by Patricia Furstenberg:
VONK THE HORSE: Spark, the Bravest Stallion of the 18th Century
Sail the high seas to the end of the 18th century, the middle of winter in the southern hemisphere. When a ship hits a bank of sand near the Cape of Storms (Cape Town), all spectators on land fear for the lives of those on board for the waters are frigid and currents strong.
“The story is told in free verse, with eloquent metaphors and similes to describe the intensity of the storm that raged and the power of the bond between a man and his horse. The power of faith shines through as this one man and his horse confront impossible odds to save as many sailors as possible. This is a powerful story of undying faith against all odds and putting others before oneself, a valuable lesson for readers of all ages.”
Readers’ Favorite, 5STARS
“I loved it. It’s an endearing and dramatic story while giving the reader beautiful imagery through words well chosen on every single page. The author made me travel and I very much enjoyed the illustrations interspersed here and there.” (Amazon Reader)
JOCK OF THE BUSHVELD: Africa’s Best Loved Dog Hero
“To the Africa’s Bravest Creatures series, Patricia Furstenberg adds Book 3, Jock of the Bushveld: Africa’s Best Loved Dog Hero. This is a heartwarming true story of a runt puppy born in South Africa that was given a second chance by a man named Sir Patrick Percy FitzPatrick. Traveling together in the open areas of South Africa, Jock and FitzPatrick were closer than close, better than the best of friends, pure hearts that found their life’s light together.
” “To the Africa’s Bravest Creatures series, Patricia Furstenberg adds Book 3, Jock of the Bushveld: Africa’s Best Loved Dog Hero. This is a heartwarming true story of a runt puppy born in South Africa that was given a second chance by a man named Sir Patrick Percy FitzPatrick. Traveling together in the open areas of South Africa, Jock and FitzPatrick were closer than close, better than the best of friends, pure hearts that found their life’s light together.“
Readers’ Favorite, 5STARS
“A heart warming real life story of a dog named Jock and the man who adopted him. Together, they travel throughout Africa, sleeping under the stars, visiting everything that strikes their fancy.” (Jacqui Murray, 5STARS)
HUBERTA THE HIPPO: Amazing Adventures of a Happy River Horse
Huberta the Hippo is based on the true story of an African hippopotamus that traveled 1 600 km (1, 000 miles) along the coast of South Africa. Huberta left her waterhole in the St. Lucia Estuary in Zululand (now KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) and set off on a 1,600 kilometres (1,000 mi) journey along south, the Eastern Cape. This journey took her three years, between November 1928 and March 1931.
“Written in flowing and rhythmic free verse and loose rhyme, Huberta the Hippo paints a picture of a happy animal who enjoys the simple things in life. Though the story is short, I found it engaging on several levels. It made me curious to learn more about Huberta and her history as well as hippos in general. It also provides an opportunity for adult and young adult readers to think about the concepts of happiness, home, curiosity, exploration, adventure, and following one’s dreams.”
Readers’ Favorite Starred Review