Sumo Opposites by Sanae Ishida

Sumo Opposites

(opposites Book for Toddlers)

Sanae Ishida

Blue Star Press · Print & ebook · September 7, 2021

Perfect for early learning, this fun board book in the Little Sumo series, from the creator of the Little Kunoichi series, features sumo wrestlers that introduce children to the concept of opposites, and shares elements of Japanese culture that will enrich readers of all ages.

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Who it’s for
Sumo wrestlers make early lessons in opposites feel charmingly lively.
Themes
Learning opposites, Japanese culture, Sumo wrestlers
Genres
Opposites, Stories Set in Asia, Martial Arts

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Perfect for early learning, this fun board book in the Little Sumo series, from the creator of the Little Kunoichi series, features sumo wrestlers that introduce children to the concept of opposites, and shares elements of Japanese culture that will enrich readers of all ages. Take a peek into the lives of sumo wrestlers in this adorable book about opposites!

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Simple, charming scenes with sumo wrestlers help young readers learn the concept of opposites, like awake and asleep, and up and down. The Japanese word that corresponds to the English word for each opposite is included.

Opposites, Sumo Style

Sumo wrestlers make early lessons in opposites feel charmingly lively.

Come here for

  • Simple scenes pairing opposites like awake and asleep
  • Japanese words alongside their English counterparts

Expect

  • A board-book introduction to opposites
  • A glimpse of Japanese culture through sumo wrestlers

Where it sits

Opposites63%
Stories Set in Asia43%
Martial Arts33%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Opposites
  • Kids' Foreign Language
  • Asia for Kids
Authors
Sanae Ishida
Publisher
Blue Star Press
Published
September 7, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Learning opposites · Japanese culture · Sumo wrestlers
Reading lane
Opposites