Have you ever seen a yokai?Stories about yokai are used in Japan to explain mysterious and magical events. These mythical creatures give a name and a form to the strange and uncanny things happening all around us.This colorful guide in picture book format is a funny, fast and slightly spooky introduction to the stars of the Japanese yokai world. The classic tales and descriptions by Fleur Daugey combine with Sande Thommen's delightful illustrations to introduce over 3 wild and supernatural creatures, including:The Kitsune, a freaky fox with paranormal powersThe Kasaobake, a oneeyed onelegged umbrella with a long, slithery tongueKurokamikiri, a shaggy bearlike beast that sneaks up on you and cuts your hairNuppeppo, a flabby, wrinkly blob that lives in graveyards and smells of rotten meatHanako, a bathroomdwelling ghost girlAnd many more!Yokai are out there, lurking among us—creating mischief and mayhem, or in some cases helping us or just having fun. With Japanese Yokai, the next