Surf's Up!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby, Too! #1) - (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too!) by Luke Flowers (Paperback)

About the Book

In rhyming text, Moby Shinobi and his dog Toby head to the beach for a day of fun, where Moby tries to put his ninja skill to work helping his friends build a sandcastle which unfortunately cannot withstand the weight of even a small ninja--however when a sailboat springs a leak, it is Moby Shinobi to the rescue.

Book Synopsis

Moby Shinobi and his sidekick Toby are heading to the beach in this action-packed, rhyming early reader!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Moby Shinobi and his dog Toby are excited for a day at the beach! Moby tries to use his ninja skills to build a huge sand castle, catch some fish, and save a leaking sailboat... but each try ends in a mess! What if Moby isn't right for the job? But with some help from Toby, he discovers that teamwork makes every job easier! With easy-to-read rhyming text and full-color artwork throughout, this early reader series is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!

Review Quotes

Praise for Ninja on the Farm (Moby Shinobi): "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 Reviews"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.