Learn about the power of listening! Action-packed kids' book teaches children valuable lessons about the importance of listening to others and the power of teamwork - A story with a moral , with a conclusion narrative to easily explain it to children and to spark important parent-to-child conversations - Fun, easy, and engaging , with vibrant illustrations to engross a child within the tale from start to finish - Makes a positive impact on a child's character and growth through meaningful character development - Written and illustrated by Kayomi Harai , an award-winning professional artist that created Ninja Kitties to inspire and teach children about the power they have within themselves to achieve anything they set their minds to NINJA GOODNESS Strong. Brave. Kind. Kids will love this heartwarming graphic novel that features an exciting challenge for the Ninja Kitties crew to overcome! It's a beautiful day and Zumi, Hana, and Drago are busy bustling about Kitlandia's castle to prepare for a visit from Piglandia's King and Queen, but Zumi is in charge and wants everything just so. Meanwhile, the mischievous trio — Winty Wolf, Cody Coyote, and Jed Jackal — are up to no good; they're destroying the Emerald Bridge! Piglandia's royal family are on their way, and they'll get hurt if the bridge isn't repaired in time. The kitties assemble for Ninja Time to come to the rescue! Zumi will soon understand that she isn't the only one who has ideas, and together with her siblings, they can accomplish so much more—she just needs to listen! Find out what happens next in this charming picture book for kids, where they'll learn about the joys and rewards of teamwork, listening to others, and working together! Kids will have a great time while learning about the power of working together inside Ninja Kitties Trouble at the Bridge ! "These are delightful, charming books that will bring joy to children and their parents. The Ninja Kitties and their furry friends engage in exciting adventure stories that provide an excellent platform for high-value, social, emotional learning." —Richard Gottlieb, Founder and CEO of Global Toy Experts; Voting Member Hall of Fame "The Ninja Kitties are full of fun and adventurous stories that teach children important lessons on confidence, friendship, and teamwork. Ninja Kitties teach NINJA GOODNESS—a powerful statement that shows that through love and kindness, the world can be a better place for all!" —Kimberly Vetrano, Writer with SheScribes and YMCA Site Director BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF LISTENING! Join Zumi as she learns the importance of teamwork and listening to one another. The Ninja Kitties are busy bustling about the castle to prepare for the arrival of Piglandia's royal family, and Zumi is taking charge. Meanwhile the mischievous trio of Winty Wolf, Cody Coyote, and Jed Jackal are destroying the Emerald Bridge! As the Ninja Kitties come to the rescue, Zumi will soon understand that she isn't the only one who has ideas, and together with her siblings, they can accomplish so much more—she just needs to listen! NINJA GOODNESS Strong. Brave. Kind. Award-winning professional artist Kayomi Harai worked as a commercial art illustrator and animal portrait artist in her native Japan before moving to California. Known for her watercolor paintings of bright-eyed cats in precarious situations, her lifelike artistry has captivated collectors for years. Her works have been exhibited around the world, and are licensed in collectible plates, figurines, puzzles, t-shirts, prints, posters, and greeting cards. Rob Hudnut is an award-winning writer and storyteller in children's entertainment, and the owner and founder of Rod Hudnut Productions where he specializes in creating play- and faith-based franchises for kids. Some of their global clients include NBCUniversal, Alpha Toys, ICON Creative Studio, Kavaleer Productions, and more. Prior to starting his own production company, Rob was the Executive Producer and Vice President of Mattel's entertainment division for 19 years, where his work included award-winning entertainment for Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price Little People, Rescue Heroes, DC Superhero Girls, Masters of the Universe, and other Mattel brands. An Emmy-nominated songwriter, Rob also co-wrote the first-ever Barbie movie, Barbie in The Nutcracker , and more than 50 songs for the Barbie movies, as well as songs for Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price.