The Perfect Tale for Your Aspiring Ninja
Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop!, written by Todd Tuell and illustrated by Tad Carpenter, is the perfect book for any little boy who loves ninjas. This playful story follows a young ninja warrior as he swipes a cookie, sneaks up on the family dog, and dodges Granny’s kisses before he’s joined by his little brother for group ninja fun.
The little ninja is never given a name, so it’s easy for your son to imagine himself starring in the story.
The book is very short, with rhyming text printed in an easy to read font. So, it’s a great option to read to your toddler if he’s not in the mood for a long story or you’re just really eager to get him down for the night so you can relax with a glass of wine and catch up your Netflix queue.
The story is recommended for children ages 2 to 5, but I think it would also be a good choice as a first book for a child who is just learning how to read independently. My son is past the target age range for this book, but we used lots of rhyming stories to help him learn how to read. I think he would have loved this book!
The illustrations for Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop! are colorful with a slightly retro feel. The hero of the story is portrayed as always in motion, which should resonate well with active little boys who love pretend play. Illustrator and designer Tad Carpenter has worked on several other children’s books and completed projects for Target, Atlantic Records, Hallmark Cards, and Kidrobot.
Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop! is the first book from Todd Tuell, the co-regional advisor to the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. Look for it on Amazon.com.
Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher.
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