Synopses & Reviews
In this new additon to the Little Kunoichi series, author and illustrator Sanae Ishida’s beautiful art pairs with a gentle, fun lesson, featuring Little Kunoichi’s buddy, Chibi Samurai.
Inspired by Little Kunoichi’s relationship with her pet ninja bunny, Chibi Samurai sets off to find a companion for himself. He explores many possibilities from Japanese culture — both real and mythical — thinking about how each creature might be as a pet.
Little Kunoichi and her pet bunny cheer him on as he searches and searches, until finally Chibi realizes that the perfect pet, just right for a little samurai, has been with him all along.
Review
"The watercolor art with pen and ink whimsically complement this well-told tale... expands on the fun and whimsy of the previous book and will leave readers eager for more adventures with Chibi and Little Kunoichi." School Library Journal
Review
"Ishida seamlessly weaves Japanese cultural references into the text and art... A delightful romp." Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
SANAE ISHIDA grew up drawing princesses, reading Japanese comic books, and writing stories she never shared with anyone. She enjoyed stints in wide-ranging fields including illustration, education, technology, retail, and theater arts. When not creating on the page, she sews, frequents coffee shops, and overly shares stories on SanaeIshida.com. She lives in Seattle with her wonderful husband and fabulous daughter — inspiration for Little Kunoichi.