Ninja in the Kitchen (Moby Shinobi: Scholastic Reader, Level 1) - (Scholastic Reader: Level 1) by Luke Flowers (Paperback)

About the Book

Told in rhyme, Moby Shinobi tries to put his ninja skills to work helping Papa Peppy in the pizza shop, but everything he does ends in ruined pizza--until the key to the cabinet where the secret sauce is stored gets lost.

Book Synopsis

Moby heads to the pizza shop, where he will ninja kick and chop!

In this Level 1 reader series, Moby Shinobi is a very helpful ninja! In this book, Moby Shinobi is making pizza at Papa Peppy's Pizza Shop. Moby tries to toss dough, slice pies, and serve hungry customers, but each attempt to help out just ends in a funny mess. Moby wants to help Papa Peppy, but what if his ninja skills aren't right for the job? When the key to Papa Peppy's secret sauce is lost, it's Moby's time to shine! Rhyming text and bright, full-color artwork make this the perfect book for young readers!

From the Back Cover

Moby Shinobi wants to help his new boss.
Can Moby's ninja skills save the secret sauce?

Review Quotes

Praise for Ninja on the Farm: "Colorful digital artwork with an animation aesthetic depicts farm animals and humans alike...Readable rhyming couplets set up the action....Readers should laugh along with the antics, empathize with Farmer Bob's dismay, and cheer in the end when Moby's skills finally come in handy...Amusing and accessible." -- Kirkus"This is a great easy reader that illustrates that everyone can be helpful in the right situation. . .The art shows lots of movement and will likely inspire everyone's finest ninja moves. . .Certain to stealthily jump off the shelves into readers' hands, ninja-style." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Luke Flowers spends his days in his cozy creative cave illustrating and writing children's books. He is the illustrator of many picture books, including One More Dino on the Floor, Little Bo Peep and Her Bad, Bad Sheep, and the New York Times bestseller, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Luke lives in Colorado with his wife and three kids. Moby Shinobi is his first early reader series.