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Samurai Santa: A Very Ninja Christmas (Samurai Holiday) Hardcover – Picture Book, September 22, 2015

by Rubin Pingk (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 178 ratings
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A young ninja wants a snowball fight for Christmas, and he just might get his holiday wish in this picture book with graphic novel–inspired illustrations that celebrate the spirit of giving, Samurai style.

It’s snowing on Christmas Eve! Yukio loves snowball fights, but none of the other ninjas will play with him for fear of landing on Santa’s naughty list. Can Yukio chase Santa away from Ninja Village, or will a Samurai Santa thwart Yukio’s plan? An epic snowball fight later, one thing’s for sure: this is going to be Yukio’s best Christmas ever.
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    4 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD540L
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    September 22, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    9781481430579
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1481430579
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PreS-Gr 2—When little ninja Yukio is denied an epic snowball fight on Christmas Eve because all the other little ninjas are on their best behavior in anticipation of Santa's arrival, he decides Santa must be chased away from Ninja Village. Yukio carefully plans his ambush and tricks the other ninjas into helping him run off the mysterious stranger in red, who then reappears as a samurai leading an army of snowball-wielding snowmen. An epic battle ensues. However, at the end, Yukio realizes he may have ruined Christmas for his ninja friends with his trick…but no, the snow battle turns out to have been Samurai Santa's holiday gift to Yukio all along. Digitally rendered illustrations give a flavor of more formal Japanese art mixed in with Sunday comics, which mashes up nicely with the Saturday matinee-tinged text that just begs to be performed in a reader's most dramatic voice. VERDICT A super fun holiday read-aloud that should delight little ninjas everywhere.—Mara Alpert Los Angeles Public Library

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“[This] Christmas story will appeal to kids interested in ninjas and samurais and, of course, to any kids who like an epic snowball fight.” ― Kirkus Reviews

"A super fun holiday read-aloud that should delight little ninjas everywhere." ― School Library Journal

"[A] frenzied, fun, and nontraditional Christmas tale. It’s an impressively disciplined debut for Pingk and, just as important, a blast to read." ― Publishers Weekly [STARRED REVIEW]

"[M]ajor points to Pingk for his digital art, with its simple, bold limited palette and seamlessly integrated red or white lettering that can render any scene ‘EPIC!!!'" ― Horn Book

"Rubin Pingk's dynamic, stylish red, gray and black artwork captures this clever story of over-hasty action and happy endings, making for a "Very Ninja Christmas" indeed." ― Shelf-Awareness Pro

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1481430572
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (September 22, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781481430579
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481430579
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 178 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Must add to your Christmas book collection!
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Must add to your Christmas book collection!
My seven year old has just become interested in ninjas and this made the perfect Christmas book surprise for him this week. He loves it. He's taken it to school every day this week to read over and over during quiet reading time. It's been his requested bed time story for 3 nights now. The story is sweet and the narrations are so fun!
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Angie Lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Unique Holiday Tale
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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If you want something fun and different for Christmas, this will fit the bill. A little ninja just wants a snowball fight, but all his friends are too worried about making the naughty list to join in the fun. In the end, he gets exactly what he wanted, in a fun and surprising way.
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W. Warren
5.0 out of 5 stars I can already tell we'll be reading this all year
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2015
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I can't put my finger on why this particular book - of all the books my 8 and 5 year olds own and read - has completely enchanted them. Is it the ninjas? The epic snowball fight? The playful disruption of authority? The Seussian but wholly unique artwork? I don't know. But having read the book with my kids a couple dozen times (and we're still going strong after Christmas), I think what draws me to Samurai Santa might reveal what appeals to my kids - the message that questioning authority is OK, and that as that authority my reaction should be in a language my kids understand, laced with love and playfulness and empathy. In this book [spoiler], Santa adopts the persona of a samurai and satiates the young ninja's desire for mischief by instigating a huge snowball fight. He steps out of his regular role and puts himself into a paradigm he knows the little ninja will understand. How often do I stubbornly insist on remaining the adult, forcing my viewpoint onto my kids while expecting them to completely understand? It's clear to me now that I need to start a few more epic snowball fights.
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Alexa O'Toole
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable book for everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
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My boys, 7 & 4 absolutely love this book. It’s one we read often at night and one they choose to read look through on their own. Such a cute story and fun graphics!!! Very EPIC! 😊
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Jen Flint
5.0 out of 5 stars Must add to your Christmas book collection!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
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My seven year old has just become interested in ninjas and this made the perfect Christmas book surprise for him this week. He loves it. He's taken it to school every day this week to read over and over during quiet reading time. It's been his requested bed time story for 3 nights now. The story is sweet and the narrations are so fun!
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Jen Flint
5.0 out of 5 stars Must add to your Christmas book collection!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
My seven year old has just become interested in ninjas and this made the perfect Christmas book surprise for him this week. He loves it. He's taken it to school every day this week to read over and over during quiet reading time. It's been his requested bed time story for 3 nights now. The story is sweet and the narrations are so fun!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My boys loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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My boys loved this book! We do a Christmas book advent every year, and try to add a few new books to the mix each year. This one was a huge hit with my 6 & 11 year old boys. Cute illustrations and fun story of a little samurai that wants nothing more than an EPIC snowball fight for Christmas. A great addition to any collection!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My kids absolutely loved it! We read Christmas books every single night ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017
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This book is so darling. My kids absolutely loved it! We read Christmas books every single night from the end of November up until December 25th and this will be a favorite each year for sure! It is unique and has a cute, surprising twist! We read it once and immediately ordered four more copies for friends. Loved it!!!
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Ann S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Super art. Fun story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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I bought this book, because I like Rubin Pingk’s art, with the intention of giving it as a Christmas gift. It’s still on my shelf because I keep going back to look at the cool trees.
Can’t imagine kids not loving every page of this.
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Ann S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Super art. Fun story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
I bought this book, because I like Rubin Pingk’s art, with the intention of giving it as a Christmas gift. It’s still on my shelf because I keep going back to look at the cool trees.
Can’t imagine kids not loving every page of this.
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Cristina Ortega
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story little ninjas will love!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
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My boys love this story so much it and Samurai Scarecrow are read year round in our house! My son originally checked this out from the library and loved it so much he cried when it was time to return it. So pleased to find it for a good price here so I could surprise him with his own copy. Also found Samurai scarecrow for his brother (also a wonderful book!)
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Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, funny and great images!
Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2018
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Super fun and great contrasting images to hold attention of my three year old. Quickly became a favourite Christmas book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars They love it and so do I
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2016
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I got this book for my 6 year old twins. They love it and so do I. It's fun and playful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2017
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Great fun
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's got ninjas and a Christmas message - what could be better?
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2016
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My 4 year old son loves this story. It's got ninjas and a Christmas message - what could be better?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2017
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This book is great, loved the story and the pictures.
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