NINJAS!!!!!!

Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz and illustrated by Dan Santat is a whole mess of asian stuff thrown together in the story but somehow with Santat's illustrations I just had fun reading it.  It's very reminiscent of their previous collaboration of The Three Ninja Pigs.

This visually packed story about a boy practicing to be a ninja in his home where there's danger at every turn (napping father) is a fun read for all ages. Ninja! by Arree Chung definitely understands that every child has wanted to  be a ninja or at least thought about being one at some point in their life.

For ages 3 and older.

FLAT STANLEY IN JAPAN

Today's Chapter Book Chat selection
We meet at Casa Verdugo at 4pm for the book discussion. 

Stanley and Arthur Lambchop are true fans of The Seventeenth Samurai. They simply idolize the lead actor, Master Oda Nobu.  The brothers want to let Master Oda Nobu know how much they enjoy his movies so Stanley decides to send a message to him by mail.  During the course of their communication, Stanley realizes that things are not always what they seem to be but one decision changes things for Master Oda Nobu and this makes Stanley idolize him even more.  
From the series, Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures, readers will flip with delight after reading The Japanese Ninja Surprise. 

For 3rd grade and up.