Tokyo Night Parade

In this enchanting picture book by debut author J. P. Takahashi and illustrator Minako Tomigahara, a young girl in New York tries to attend the Tokyo Night Parade, inspired by yokai mythology. The night parade is her favorite evening of the year, but it's become harder to travel to Japan since she's living across the world. Eka tries to forget that this could be her last parade for some time and instead marches, sings, dances, shoots, and screeches until sunrise.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

In this captivating picture book by debut author J. P. Takahashi and illustrator Minako Tomigahara, a whimsical blend of Spirited Away, Where the Wild Things Are, and yokai mythology unfolds. The night parade is about to commence in Tokyo, with the ground thumping and the wind whistling. The pitter-patter of paws and claws draws nearer, accompanied by a swirling, swooping demonic presence. Ekas, a young girl living in New York, eagerly anticipates this annual event, as it is her favorite evening of the year. However, the distance between her and Japan has made it increasingly challenging to return and reunite with her yokai friends. With a heavy heart, she tries to forget that this might be her last parade for some time. Instead, she embarks on a spirited march, singing, dancing, hooting, and screeching until sunrise. For Ekas, there is no time to waste—the night parade awaits.

Tokyo Night Parade has received widespread praise for its enchanting storytelling and vibrant Miyazaki-inspired visuals. Kyo Maclear, author of The Big Bath House and Kumo, described it as a "sparkling, Miyazaki-hued story that instantly whisked me back to childhood summers in Tokyo." Antwan Eady, author of Nigel and the Moon, praised it as "an unforgettable story, a remarkable debut that delivers abundantly." The book has also garnered two starred reviews from B&N and School Library Journal, with the latter naming it the Best Book of the Year.

Ekas, a young girl living in New York, eagerly anticipates this annual event, as it is her favorite evening of the year. However, the distance between her and Japan has made it increasingly challenging to return and reunite with her yokai friends. With a heavy heart, she tries to forget that this might be her last parade for some time. Instead, she embarks on a spirited march, singing, dancing, hooting, and screeching until sunrise. For Ekas, there is no time to waste—the night parade awaits.

Tokyo Night Parade has received widespread praise for its enchanting storytelling and vibrant Miyazaki-inspired visuals. Kyo Maclear, author of The Big Bath House and Kumo, described it as a "sparkling, Miyazaki-hued story that instantly whisked me back to childhood summers in Tokyo." Antwan Eady, author of Nigel and the Moon, praised it as "an unforgettable story, a remarkable debut that delivers abundantly." The book has also garnered two starred reviews from B&N and School Library Journal, with the latter naming it the Best Book of the Year.

Ekas, a young girl living in New York, eagerly anticipates this annual event, as it is her favorite evening of the year. However, the distance between her and Japan has made it increasingly challenging to return and reunite with her yokai friends. With a heavy heart, she tries to forget that this might be her last parade for some time. Instead, she embarks on a spirited march, singing, dancing, hooting, and screeching until sunrise. For Ekas, there is no time to waste—the night parade awaits.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 285 x 237 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063224964