Jack B. Ninja
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Hold your breath while Jack B. Ninja dodges, leaps, and evades capture in this fantastical rhyming story from author Tim McCanna and award-winning illustrator Stephen Savage!Jack B. Ninja! Jack, be quick! Jack, jump over the bamboo stick! Secret mission starts tonight. Hide in shadow, out of sight.In this imaginative ninja fantasy inspired by the classic nursery rhyme "Jack Be Nimble," cheer on Jack as he sneaks over castle walls, swims through hidden tunnels, and uncovers a secret treasure -- all while avoiding detection. But when Jack unwittingly springs a trap in the middle of his mission, will he be able to use his ninja skills to escape the bandits and make it back home?A sneaky rhyming reverie with a surprise one-two punch ending from Bitty Bot author Tim McCanna and illustrator and Geisel Honor recipient Stephen Savage!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bold, dramatic compositions give this story's digital illustrations the visual impact of traffic signals. Spinning a familiar nursery rhyme, the verse introduces the young ninja in action: "Jack, jump over the bamboo stick!" He's a black-clad, doll-like figure with a perfectly round head, and the cherry blossoms and a red torii arch behind him place the action in Japan. "Secret mission starts tonight./ Hide in shadow, out of sight." Against the setting sun, Jack appears from behind a ridge, checking for danger. McCanna's (Barnyard Boogie) rhyming stanzas gallop along: "Jack B. Ninja, bold and brave,/ breaks into a bandit cave./ Tiptoes, searching through the dark./ Makes no sound and leaves no mark." It's not clear at first what he's going after as he dives underwater and enters a cave; then, he emerges with a treasure chest. A thrilling rescue takes place, and the unexpected contents of the chest are revealed. This fast-moving readaloud adventure is just right for a quiet break between ninja practice sessions. Ages 4 8.
