Sanae Ishida grew up drawing princesses, reading Japanese comic books, and writing stories she never shared with anyone. She enjoyed stints in wide-ranging fields including illustration, education, technology, retail, and theater arts. When not creating on the page, she sews, frequents coffee shops, and overly shares stories on Sanaelshida.com.

Featured in the Seattle’s Child summer reading issue"Ishida seamlessly weaves Japanese cultural references into the text and art... A delightful romp."—Kirkus Reviews"The watercolor art with pen and ink whimsically complement this well-told tale... expands on the fun and whimsy of the previous book and will leave readers eager for more adventures with Chibi and Little Kunoichi."—School Library Journal"A wonderful addition to the series.... This book is SO MUCH FUN." —Let's Talk Picture Books