The Ninjabread Man

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 9, 2017

Review

A retelling of the Gingerbread Man but with a dojo, sensei, and Ninjabread Man! This picture book will find a wide audience. The creatures that Ninjabread Man evades are a Ninja Bear balancing on one finger, a Ninja Snake throwing stars, A Ninja Mouse training with his sword and, of course, Ninja Fox, who feigns a hardness of hearing in order to get that tasty Ninjabread cookie close enough to snap into his mouth. The illustrations are excellent and the book includes a recipe for Ninjabread cookies as well as a short glossary of terms from the book. A fun read-aloud and a solid addition to a picture book collection.

Overall Book Score: very good