ABOUT THE BOOK
“It’s time to begin your training in the art of ninjutsu, Kimi! I even brought you a tiki souvenir from Hawai’i for good luck,” said Bachan. The first day of Kimi’s ninja training with her Grandma Bachan is an exciting day, but chaos ensues when a group of monsters is accidentally unleashed from the tiki. Ren Hanami’s NINJA MOM stories are inspired by the folklore and mythology from her Japanese and Hawai’ian heritage. Readers can learn new words while being encouraged to address life’s surprises with strength, positivity, and humor. Don Schmidt’s expressive illustrations bring the NINJA MOM characters to life with colorful action sure to delight readers of all ages.
REVIEWS
READ MORE“Girl Ninjas and Monster!”
“A little bit of ninja, a lot of Japanese and Hawaiian cultural references. Great artwork! Love the monsters that came out of the tiki!”
Trishee
“Ninja Awesome!”
“Adults and children will love this book! Action packed like a comic, educational in nostalgic form like a school text book (with a glossary in the back), and a thirst for more! It is captivating and the excellent illustrations captures the essense of the narrative. Can’t wait to see what the creators will do next!”
Jen Lu
“Inventive Story,
Brilliant Art!”
This is a great book for boys and girls! The art is vibrant and will draw children in! The story will both enchant and give a glimpse into Japanese and Hawaiian culture! Can’t wait for the next one!
Nigel