FICTION

Ten Oni Drummers / Diez tamborileros oni

by Matthew Gollub (text) & illus. by Kazuko Stone
Tortuga Pr. May 2019. 32p. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781889910536.
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Gr 1-4–In this bilingual English/Spanish counting book, a young Japanese boy dreams about the salty sea and the oni who sometimes appear. Although the oni may seem like scary creatures because of their long fangs and horns, they are actually quite friendly and helpful. One by one, they appear out of the sand to chase away nightmares. Dressed in ninja-like outfits, the ten oni drum on their taikos, raise flags, conquer high fences, and build bonfires to dispel any unwanted dreams. Readers will learn that oni serve as protectors and are quite invaluable in getting a good night’s sleep. The watercolor and colored pencil drawings make the oni come to life in an energetic and lively way, and the author includes a note on kanji characters.
VERDICT Young readers will enjoy this book demonstrating that everyone has bad dreams, but that there are simple and fun ways to overcome them.
Reviewed by Martha Rico, Yselta ISD, TX , Sep 27, 2019

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