Haiku Storybook Time Delights Young Readers at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Nature-inspired tales and Japanese poetry engage children in the Children's Garden Amphitheatre.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:00pm

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A softly blurred, out-of-focus scene of children sitting on the ground in a lush, green garden, with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves and flowers, conveying a sense of wonder and connection to nature.The Haiku Storybook Time event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden will immerse young children in the beauty of nature-inspired tales and Japanese poetry.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is hosting a special Haiku Storybook Time event on Wednesday, April 15th, where children ages 1-4 can enjoy nature-inspired stories and engage with the traditional Japanese poetic form of haiku. Led by storyteller Ms. Ally, the free program takes place in the Children's Garden Amphitheatre and is open to Garden members and general admission guests.

Why it matters

The Haiku Storybook Time event aims to introduce young children to the beauty and simplicity of haiku poetry, which often focuses on the natural world. By connecting kids with nature-themed stories and interactive haiku, the program hopes to spark their imagination and appreciation for the outdoors.

The details

During the 30-minute Haiku Storybook Time sessions at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Ms. Ally will guide children through engaging with haiku poems and hearing stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. The program is free for Atlanta Botanical Garden members and general admission guests, with no reservations required. It will be held outdoors in the Children's Garden Amphitheatre, weather permitting.

  • The Haiku Storybook Time event takes place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • There are two sessions, one at 10 a.m. and one at 10:45 a.m.

The players

Ms. Ally

The storyteller who will be leading the Haiku Storybook Time sessions at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

The public garden in Atlanta, Georgia that is hosting the Haiku Storybook Time event in its Children's Garden Amphitheatre.

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What’s next

The Atlanta Botanical Garden recommends checking the event's status by emailing classes@atlantabg.org in case of rain or inclement weather that would require the outdoor program to be canceled.

The takeaway

The Haiku Storybook Time event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden provides a unique opportunity for young children to connect with nature through the lens of traditional Japanese poetry and interactive storytelling, sparking their imagination and appreciation for the natural world.