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Misako Rocks!

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Misako Rocks! is a Japanese manga artist whose books have been published worldwide. Her graphic novel Bounce Back was selected for the American Library Association’s 2021 Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She is also the creator of the How to Draw Kawaii Manga activity book series. In addition to making books, Misako teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, “Learn Manga with Misako."

 

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Double Trouble: Lost in Japan

A dream trip to Japan turns into a frantic search across Kyoto when one twin suddenly goes missing, in this kid-friendly manga by creator Misako Rocks!

The friends from Bounce Back are going to Japan!

Twin sisters Angie and Kiara are spending part of their summer break in Japan, visiting their friend Lilico’s family and meeting new friends. Despite Kiara’s worries about the long flight, and not knowing how to speak Japanese, the girls are excited to take such a big trip with Lilico and other friends from their basketball team, and experience Japanese culture―the sights, the food, the fashion, and everything kawaii!

Until . . . one of the twins gets lost in the middle of Kyoto.

Now it’s a race across the city to bring everyone back together. Friendships old and new are put to the test, and the girls discover that teamwork happens off the basketball court, too.
Perfect for readers who love Shannon Hale, Megan Wagner Lloyd, and Victoria Jamieson, and anyone who can’t get enough friendship graphic novels, manga-inspired adventures, and stories full of humor, heart, and Japanese culture.

How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets

Calling all animal lovers! Learn to draw super kawaii pets—from cats and dogs to bunnies and guinea pigs and even magical creatures—with step-by-step lessons and video tutorials.

Have you ever wanted to draw your pet or the pet you wish you had? Now you can with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets! In this fun and interactive guide, award-winning manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists to draw their favorite furry and fantastic friends in kawaii manga style.

In How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets, Misako shows kids how to create their own irresistibly cute cats, dogs, bunnies, amphibians, and even magical pets like dragons and unicorn bunnies! With easy step-by-step lessons and QR codes linking to Misako’s video tutorials, young artists can follow along and draw right beside a real manga pro.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Step-by-step drawing tutorials to help you sketch 25+ pets with various expressions and in multiple poses.
  • Pet expressions like winking, surprised, smiling, grumpy, crying, shy, hungry, and more.
  • Pet poses like sleeping, standing, sitting, playing, running, yawning, stretching, eating, and more.
  • A chapter on “Kawaii Pets and Me” where you can learn to draw manga characters with their pets, and even draw yourself with your pets!  
  • Interactive QR codes linking to video tutorials for extra guidance.
  • Complete the drawing pages and practice sheets to spark creativity and self-expression.
  • Motivational advice from Misako Rocks! to inspire young artists to follow their dreams.


Each project includes tips for drawing different poses and expressions, plus ideas for creating scenes that show pets playing, snuggling, or spending time with their manga caregivers. Packed with practice pages and creative challenges, this book helps budding artists build confidence and have fun while learning to draw in true kawaii manga fashion. Perfect for fans of cute art, manga, and animals alike, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets is an inspiring, screen-free way for kids to create their own adorable worlds!