Japanese Yokai: Explore the Magical World of Monsters, Demons and Mythical Creatures

Have you ever seen a yokai? nStories 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. n nThis colorful guide in picture book format is a funny, fast and slightly spooky introduction to the stars of the Japanese yokai world. n n The classic tales and descriptions by Fleur Daugey combine with Sande Thommen's delightful illustrations to introduce over 30 wild and supernatural creatures, including: n n- The Kitsune, a freaky fox with paranormal powers n- The Kasa-obake, a one-eyed one-legged umbrella with a long, slithery tongue n- Kurokamikiri, a shaggy bearlike beast that sneaks up on you and cuts your hair n- Nuppeppo, a flabby, wrinkly blob that lives in graveyards and smells of rotten meat n- Hanako, a bathroom-dwelling ghost girl n- And many more! Yokai are out there, lurking among us--creating mischief and mayhem, or in some cases helping us or just having fun. With Japanese Yokai, the next time something eerie or strange happens, you'll know who's responsible!