{"product_id":"tokyo-pop-up-book-a-comic-adventure-with-neko-the-cat-a-manga-tour-of-tokyos-most-famous-sights-from-asakusa-to-mt-fuji-hardcover","title":"Tokyo Pop-Up Book: A Comic Adventure with Neko the Cat - A Manga Tour of Tokyo's Most Famous Sights - From Asakusa to Mt. Fuji - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSam Ita\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmbark on an exciting manga pop-up adventure through Tokyo--the world's largest city!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Chico, a young American boy, and his mischievous cat Neko as they navigate the streets and famous sights of Tokyo. On arriving in Tokyo, while visiting the city's famous Senso-ji Temple, Chico nods off due to jetlag. Neko gets bored and decides to go sightseeing on her own. Then, the race is on--as a panicked Chico chases his cat across the city! In the process, they pass through Tokyo's most iconic landmarks, each with its own interactive and manga pop-up fun: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e POP-UP Senso-ji in Asakusa--Tokyo's ancient Buddhist temple, where the adventure begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e POP-UP A rousing Sumo match still in progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e POP-UP Bustling Shinjuku Station, where riders get stuffed into subway cars by professional \"pushers.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e POP-UP Tokyo Skytree tower, the tallest structure in Japan, where poor Neko has a very close call!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The base of iconic Mt. Fuji, where the adventure has a happy conclusion!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEducational and entertaining in equal measure, this delightful manga pop-up book will be treasured by young and old readers alike. It makes a fantastic gift or carry-on for anyone planning a visit to Japan.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSam Ita\u003c\/b\u003e studied graphic design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn before following his passion for paper engineering. He draws inspiration from comics, origami, and machines, applying his craft to publishing, advertising, animation, display, and toy design. His pop-up book creations include \u003ci\u003eChristmas Tree In-a-Box, The Odyssey, Moby Dick, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e and his origami kits include \u003ci\u003eFlying Dragons Paper Airplanes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Next Generation Airplanes Kit\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 7.7 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47458321105074,"sku":"9784805314340","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/4ead89b6ac1fbd61b9d9b6e7ef71b3f6.webp?v=1778890249","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/tokyo-pop-up-book-a-comic-adventure-with-neko-the-cat-a-manga-tour-of-tokyos-most-famous-sights-from-asakusa-to-mt-fuji-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}