Sumo Counting

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 counting 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 counting book Simple, charming scenes within the sumo stable let young readers practice numbers from one to ten, fifty, and one hundred, while they learn how sumo wrestlers do chores, practice, sleep, bathe, and eat together. Each page features a Japanese word related to sumo culture, as well as the number in English and Japanese.

Author: Sanae Ishida
Publisher: Little Bigfoot
Published: 09/07/2021
Pages: 22
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 6.60h x 6.50w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781632173126
Audience: Baby-Preschool


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2021 pg. 65
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2021

About the Author
SANAE ISHIDA writes, sews, draws, and takes photos almost every day. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle. She is the author of the sewing books Sewing Love, Sewing Happiness, and Animal Friends to Sew, as well as the Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl picture book series, and Little Sumo, a board book series. Both she and her daughter have too many handmade clothes. Find out more about her work at SanaeIshida.com.