Sumo Libre
Written and illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Edition
Written and illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Hardcover edition
Publisher Hachette Book Group Imprint Little, Brown BFYR ISBN9780316453721
Sumo Libre
19.72
In stock
SKU
9780316453721J
What do you get when you mix sumo wrestling and Lucha libre? Find out in this funny and exuberant cross-cultural story celebrating two iconic wrestling styles, perfect for fans of Yuyi Morales's Niño Wrestles the World.
Max loves to wrestle, and thinks lucha libre is the best sport ever!
Kenji loves to wrestle, and thinks sumo wrestling is the best sport ever times 1000!
What was an enjoyable day showing off their favorite wrestling moves has now turned into a nasty disagreement. But when Max and Kenji go their separate ways, they quickly learn that wrestling is no fun by yourself. With apologies exchanged and a friendship restored, Max and Kenji turn their love of wrestling into a magical day for their neighbors.
In this exciting mash up of lucha libre and sumo wrestling, Sumo Libre teaches how to overcome differences and work together to create something special.
Max loves to wrestle, and thinks lucha libre is the best sport ever!
Kenji loves to wrestle, and thinks sumo wrestling is the best sport ever times 1000!
What was an enjoyable day showing off their favorite wrestling moves has now turned into a nasty disagreement. But when Max and Kenji go their separate ways, they quickly learn that wrestling is no fun by yourself. With apologies exchanged and a friendship restored, Max and Kenji turn their love of wrestling into a magical day for their neighbors.
In this exciting mash up of lucha libre and sumo wrestling, Sumo Libre teaches how to overcome differences and work together to create something special.
Full-color illustrations were done in oils over acrylics.
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Sports Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
Sports Elementary Plus
Sports Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
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A high-interest collection of fiction and nonfiction titles that capture the excitement of sports for elementary readers. These inspiring stories highlight athletes, team rivalries, perseverance, and the thrill of competition, all while encouraging motivation, teamwork, and a love of reading through fast-paced, engaging narratives.
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