Synopses & Reviews
The six little ninjas of
Dojo Daycare are back and rowdier than ever during a field trip to the farm. From the moment the ninja boys and ninja girls step off their minibus, mayhem ensues.
Farm activities like feeding a pig, milking a cow, and plowing a field dissolve into chaos as the master slips into the slop trough, is chased by a bull, and then is dragged through the hay. YIKES! YEE-OW! Itand#8217;s a barnyard disaster. Meanwhile, the mischievous ninjas run rampant, setting chicks free and splitting fences, until they remember to shape up and honor their creed: Always help someone in need.
Chris Tougasand#8217; digitally rendered ninjas pop off the page once again in this laugh-out-loud story. Told in rhyming verse with a playful rhythm, accompanied by hilarious illustrations and big sound effects, Dojo Daytrip makes for a riotous read-aloud with a kindhearted message.
Review
Praise for Dojo Daycare:
"[A] fast-paced rhyming tale."
and#150; The New York Times
"[A] rollicking read-aloud."
and#150; Kirkus
"Tougas's energetic rhyming text is matched by his action-packed illustrations ... A fun addition."
and#150; School Library Journal
"This lighthearted book couches important social lessons in humorous rhyme, avoiding a didactic tone while still championing kindness and sharing... This book is just right for the very young, and adults will appreciate the weary ninja Master's daily struggle."
and#150; Library Media Connection
About the Author
Chris Tougas is a writer-illustrator who loves dogs, the great outdoors, writing fun stories and making art. He has studied art and animation in both Canada and the United States and has worked in film animation at Disney and other studios.and#160;He now lives and works in Victoria, British Columbia.