Japan Friendly Yokai & Monster Friends Coloring Book for Kids

About this book

50 friendly monsters from Japan to color — not one of them is scary!

Say hello to the yokai, Japan's famous friendly monsters! A kappa who loves cucumbers, a tanuki wearing a leaf for a hat, a hopping umbrella with one big eye, a paper lantern that sticks out its tongue, a kind snow lady, a dream-eating baku, a baby dragon and a whole monster parade — 50 big, bold pictures made for little hands (ages 4–8).

Inside you will meet: Famous friends: Kappa, Tanuki, the nine-tailed fox Kyubi, the umbrella ghost Kasa-obake Water & weather friends: a little mermaid, a giant catfish, the sunshine doll Teruteru-bozu House spirits: old sandals, lutes, futons and mirrors that came to life and want to play Mountain & forest friends: the long-nosed Tengu, tiny tree spirits, a laughing fruit tree Sky, dreams & party time: the dream eater Baku, a friendly dragon, a pajama party, a picnic, bath time and the Great Yokai Parade!

Every page shows the monster's English name in big letters, the Japanese word in romaji, and one fun line that tells you who the monster is — so children learn real Japanese monster names while they color. There is nothing scary in this book: no fights, no blades and no sad endings. Even the famous "night parade of monsters" is drawn here as a happy festival with lanterns!

50 all-new pictures — about twice the 25–30 pages typical of kids' coloring books Bold lines and big coloring areas, perfect for crayons and first markers A gallery page and a "Great Job!" certificate at the end A gentle, funny first step into Japanese folklore and Japanese words

Print the pages you love, grab your brightest colors, and come and meet Japan's friendliest monsters!