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48 pp.
| Simon |
July, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4814-3059-3$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-3060-9
(2)
K-3
In young ninja Yukio's second holiday-themed adventure (Samurai Santa), doting little sis Kashi annoyingly emulates all of his Halloween trick-or-treating preparations; her copycat costume is the final straw. But then Kashi cleverly invokes Yukio's spooky urban legend about Samurai Scarecrow to get some well-deserved respect. Thoughtful text design enhances the spare, funny narrative. Digital illustrations in a limited orange-and-purple palette capture the siblings' relatable range of emotions.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2018