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The Great and Mighty Nikko

The Great and Mighty Nikko

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ISBN-13:	9781935955832
Publisher:	Cinco Puntos Press
Publication date:	08/04/2015
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	185,621
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

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A luchador soars in the sky and then slams down hard on a second, then gets up to balance on the ropes on the side of the lucha libre (free wrestling) ring and fan out both fists to accept his victory. Then two heavyweight luchadores transform into three before Nikko’s eyes. When Nikko looks again, another masked fighter pounces in the group wearing a spotted cheetah print costume. When nine luchadores jump in the ring, there is only one luchador who can handle them all—the great and mighty Nikko will pulverize them all. But this king of lucha libre has to snap back into reality when Mom calls for him to stop wrestling in the bed and go to sleep. This bilingual counting book uses an engaging text to excite young readers about learning numbers. The author has created a story that follows a sequential pattern while attracting both male and female readers. Not only is the text clear and charming, but also the illustrations are so profoundly drawn that they would enhance a reader’s comprehension and ability to predict the upcoming pages. Its multicultural and multilingual approach is also a wonderful introduction to Mexican traditions. Highly recommended for young readers who are developing a love of pleasure reading at home with a sibling or parents. Reviewer: Erika Clark; Ages 3 to 7.

Children's Literature - Erika Clark

06/01/2015
PreS-Gr 2—Nikko is an adventure-loving boy who tries to convince his mother that he is not responsible for a ruckus in his room, but rather it's the nine luchadores who show up one by one to wrestle on his bed. Nikko is supposed to be winding down, but what ensues is a wrestling match (Mighty Nikko becomes number 10) that finally tuckers him out. The writing is quite bland as each spread introduces another luchador for Nikko to deal with. While the story line is not particularly strong, the boldly colored cartoonlike illustrations are the highlight here. Children will enjoy the variations in luchadores, from their colorful masks to their unique costumes. VERDICT Garza's vibrant colors will keep readers coming back, even if the bilingual narrative does not.—Martha Rico, El Paso ISD, TX

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