{"product_id":"kai-and-the-kappas-marta-pilosio-9798988583479","title":"Kai and the Kappas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookLife Editor's Pick: Lively modern fairy tale of the excitement and power of storytelling.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this modern twist on \u003cb\u003eJapanese folklore\u003c\/b\u003e, Kai's love for storytelling creates suspense and a lesson he'll never forget.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKai loves sharing spooky stories about mythical creatures with the children in his village, just as his grandmother once did for him. But when his wild imagination begins to blur the line between reality and fiction, he angers the grown-ups in his village. Suddenly, Kai comes face-to-face with a mischievous Kappa-a legendary creature straight out of his own stories. With no one to help, Kai must outwit the Kappa using the lessons hidden in the books he knows so well.\u003cbr\u003eOr is this just another story in the making?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its spooky storytelling and a touch of mystery, \u003ci\u003eKai and the Kappas\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Brothers Grimm, Júlia Sardà and readers who love \u003cb\u003efolklore-inspired adventures\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations in \u003ci\u003eKai and the Kappas\u003c\/i\u003e blend digital art with hand-drawn and scanned text and textures woven into the scenes. With this mix of traditional and digital media, this book takes a stance against AI-generated imagery, celebrating the timeless art of human creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA book for kids 6-9 years-and the ones buying it for them: \"Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.\" (C.S. Lewis)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marta Pilosio, Stefanie Gamarra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798988583479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marshmallow Tree Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08d","brand":"Marta Pilosio","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47203192865023,"sku":"9798988583479","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d1eec119-570b-4034-ac03-aa671ea23e30.jpg?v=1756834621","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kai-and-the-kappas-marta-pilosio-9798988583479","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}