Ten Oni Drummers
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$1669
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2000

Ten Oni Drummers

Written by Matthew Gollub · Illustrated by Kazuko Stone

A child befriends growing oni who chase away nightmares with their drums.

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32 pages· AD570L
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Bookroo's summary

On a Japanese beach, a child encounters tiny oni, goblin-like creatures, emerging from the sand. As they beat their taiko drums, they grow larger, transforming from spooky to friendly. With each rhythmic chant, more oni join, their numbers marked in kanji. What happens when all ten towering oni gather with their largest drum? This playful tale blends counting, culture, and a touch of the supernatural, inviting young readers to see monsters in a new light. Discover the magic of Japanese folklore and the power of friendship in this enchanting story.

From the publisher

One by one, ten tiny oni, Japanese goblin-like creatures, grow larger and larger as they beat their drums on the sand, chasing away bad dreams. Includes the Japanese characters for the numbers from one to ten.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
January 1, 2018
First published
November 15, 2000
Publisher
Tortuga Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781889910512

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