Spirited Away
meets
Where the Wild Things Are
by way of
yokai
mythology 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. It’s Eka’s favorite evening of the year, the one night she refuses to miss. But it’s become harder to travel to Japan now that she’s living across the world in New York.
Unsure of when she can return next to see her
friends, Eka tries to forget that this could be her last parade for some time. Instead, she’ll march, sing, dance, hoot, and screech until sunrise. Because on this night, there’s no time to waste—the night parade awaits.
Praise for
Tokyo Night Parade:
"This sparkling, Miyazaki-hued story instantly whisked me back to childhood summers in Tokyo."
—
Kyo Maclear, author of
The Big Bath House
and
Kumo
“An unforgettable story. A remarkable debut that delivers abundantly.”
Antwan Eady, author of
Nigel and the Moon
Two Starred Reviews * A B&N Best Book of 2023 *
School Library Journal
Best Book of the Year *