Climbing the VolcanoBy: Curtis Manley Illustrator: Jennifer K. Mann Through haiku, a young boy narrates his familys invigorating hike to the peak of Oregons South Sister volcano. For centuries, haiku has offered meditation on the grace and majesty of nature. In Climbing the Volcano, old meets new as a young protagonist uses the poetic form to voice his wonder. Trekking uphill, the family encounters tiny toads, colorful butterflies, soaring birds of prey, and so much more