Tokyo Night Parade

(Hardback)

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Spirited Away meets Where the Wild Things Are by way of yokaimythology in this enchanting picture book by debut author J. P. Takahashi and illustrator Minako Tomigahara.

The night parade is about to begin . . . The ground thunders in Tokyo. A gust of wind blows. The pitter patter of paws and claws draws closer. The air is thick with swirling, swooping demons. Its Ekas favorite evening of the year, the one night she refuses to miss. But its become harder to travel to Japan now that shes living across the world in New York.

Unsure of when she can return next to see her yokaifriends, Eka tries to forget that this could be her last parade for some time. Instead, shell march, sing, dance, hoot, and screech until sunrise. Because on this night, theres no time to wastethe night parade awaits.

"Thissparkling, Miyazaki-hued storyinstantly whisked me back to childhood summers in Tokyo."Kyo Maclear, author ofThe Big Bath HouseandKumo

An unforgettable story. A remarkable debut that delivers abundantly.Antwan Eady, author ofNigel and the Moon

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"A magical ode to the In-Betweento the space between homes, between creaturely and human worlds, between what the heart can hold and what it misses. This sparkling, Miyazaki-hued story instantly whisked me back to childhood summers in Tokyo, to far-out fables and night festivals, reminding me: the supernatural is often the best doorway to the true." Kyo Maclear, author of The Big Bath House and Kumo Tokyo Night Parade will leave readers longing for the worlds weve known and curious about the worlds we've yet to discover. An unforgettable story combines with a gorgeously illustrated world, reminding readers that our most magical moments can exist in the here and now. A remarkable debut that delivers abundantly. Antwan Eady, author of Nigel and the Moon "Melodic and mesmerizing and thrilling yet tender, this book is a lush sensory and emotional experience." Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, critically-acclaimed childrens book author "Ekas questions about whether the yokai are good or wicked offer intriguing food for thoughtlike humans, the yokai contain multitudes. With its beautiful night palette, the artwork glows and brings the text and monsters to life. A beautiful tale of friendship and living in the moment." Kirkus Reviews