Title: less interesting than her others, illustrations not as good
Review: We have this book, as well as Prince and the Li Hing Mui, and Sumorella. It's easier to read in that it doesn't have the "pidgeon" English that is used in the dialogue two of this authors other books, but I think that "accent" is part of what makes Prince and Sumorella fun and unique. This book uses local references like poi and taro and of course musubi, but isn't very interesting otherwise. The illustrator is different than the person who did the other two and the illustrations are not as fun. In fact, I find them a little creepy. The Musubi man is freaky looking and his hair looks, well, like body hair normally under clothing. The eys of all the animals look like they are dilated on street drugs. I would recommend Takayama's other books over this one.
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