{"product_id":"japanese-yokai-explore-the-magical-world-of-monsters-demons-and-mythical-creatures-9784805318911","title":"Japanese Yokai: Explore the Magical World of Monsters, Demons and Mythical Creatures","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave you ever seen a yokai?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStories about yokai are used in Japan to explain mysterious and magical events. These mythical creatures give a name and a form to the strange and uncanny things happening all around us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis colorful guide in picture book format is a funny, fast and slightly spooky introduction to the stars of the Japanese yokai world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e The classic tales and descriptions by Fleur Daugey combine with Sande Thommen's delightful illustrations to introduce over 30 wild and supernatural creatures, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Kitsune\u003c\/b\u003e, a freaky fox with paranormal powers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Kasa-obake\u003c\/b\u003e, a one-eyed one-legged umbrella with a long, slithery tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKurokamikiri\u003c\/b\u003e, a shaggy bearlike beast that sneaks up on you and cuts your hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNuppeppo\u003c\/b\u003e, a flabby, wrinkly blob that lives in graveyards and smells of rotten meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHanako\u003c\/b\u003e, a bathroom-dwelling ghost girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eYokai are out there, lurking among us--creating mischief and mayhem, or in some cases helping us or just having fun. With \u003ci\u003eJapanese Yokai\u003c\/i\u003e, the next time something eerie or strange happens, you'll know who's responsible!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fleur Daugey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 8.70w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805318911\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFleur Daugey\u003c\/b\u003e trained in psychology and ethology, working at several NGOs before turning to writing. She has published numerous books for young people, including \u003ci\u003eAnimals of Japan, Animal Dads\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Love Lives of Animals\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Sande Thommen\u003c\/b\u003e studied at the Ecole Estienne in Paris then entered the illustration workshop at the Ecole Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Strasbourg. He has illustrated numerous works for children including \u003ci\u003eAnimals of Japan, Globe-Trotting Birds\u003ci\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWaking Volcanoes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Fleur Daugey \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47283220840605,"sku":"9784805318911","price":29.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b37407eb-186b-4bfd-902a-f92d0703416a.jpg?v=1759960873","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/japanese-yokai-explore-the-magical-world-of-monsters-demons-and-mythical-creatures-9784805318911","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}