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Japanese mythological creatures and a young emotional girl gather on a night parade in Tokyo. (The author explains that Tokyo is where she grew up, not where this mythological event usually takes place.) These creatures are wild much like Sendak's Wild Things. They are stunningly illustrated by the magical work of Minako Tomigahara. I felt like I was on that parade, though I have never heard of it nor traveled to Japan. The child shows no fear, but struggles with the sadness that when her family
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Highly recommend. Tokyo Night Parade was fantastic.
Interesting story of a young girl in her kitsune costume participating in a parade with a variety of yokai, along with her friend, a kappa. Because it is night, several of the pages are rendered in dark pinks and reds, making it difficult to make out details. This story will give non-Japanese youngsters a taste of the folklore of Japan.
Japanese folklore story interrupted by a debut author who resets the location of the folklore from Kyoto to Tokyo where she grew up. Read the author’s note first to engage with the story more. Illustrations flow as if they are in an animated film as the illustrator’s background is animated film. Debut for both author and artist.
Eka enjoys participating in the yokai's night parade.
Reminded me a bit of the wild things' rumpus, however I felt that there was more of a cultural history behind this story, though maybe the same universal truth. ...more
Reminded me a bit of the wild things' rumpus, however I felt that there was more of a cultural history behind this story, though maybe the same universal truth. ...more
Darling! I loved the illustrations and that this asks big questions about goodness and loss. There was one page where the text was nearly impossible to read, so unfortunate! I want to learn so much more about the night parade now.
Oct 15, 2023
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