Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet

Those of us who loved the quirkily indomitable spirit of Ishida's first picture book, Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl, will be glad to see Little Kunoichi return in a supporting role in the story of her best pal's search for an animal pal, Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet. Filled with asides both goofy and educational and celebrating Japanese culture as well as friendship and persistence, Chibi Samurai hides surprises on every page while keeping a friendly sense of adventure. (Ages 2 to 5)