*Winner of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award*
Embark on an exciting manga pop-up adventure through Tokyo–the world’s largest city! Follow Chico, a young American boy, and his mischievous cat Neko as they navigate the streets and famous sights of Tokyo. On arriving in Tokyo, while visiting the city’s famous Senso-ji Temple, Chico nods off due to jetlag. Neko gets bored and decides to go sightseeing on her own. Then, the race is on–as a panicked Chico chases his cat across the city! In the process, they pass through Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks, each with its own interactive and manga pop-up fun:- POP-UP Senso-ji in Asakusa–Tokyo’s ancient Buddhist temple, where the adventure begins.
- POP-UP A rousing Sumo match still in progress.
- POP-UP Bustling Shinjuku Station, where riders get stuffed into subway cars by professional “pushers.”
- POP-UP Tokyo Skytree tower, the tallest structure in Japan, where poor Neko has a very close call!
- The base of iconic Mt. Fuji, where the adventure has a happy conclusion!
Educational and entertaining in equal measure, this delightful manga pop-up book will be treasured by young and old readers alike. It makes a fantastic gift or carry-on for anyone planning a visit to Japan.
Author: Sam Ita
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 05/29/2018
Pages: 14
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 7.70h x 7.80w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9784805314340
Language: English
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