"Sumo Joe" by Nat Iwata tells the story of a young boy named Joe who dreams of becoming a sumo wrestler. Despite his small stature, he is determined to follow his passion and train hard. With encouragement from his family and friends, Joe faces challenges and learns valuable lessons about perseverance, courage, and self-acceptance. As he strives to prove that size doesn't determine strength, Joe’s journey highlights the importance of believing in oneself and pursuing dreams, no matter the obstacles. The vibrant illustrations and heartwarming narrative inspire readers to embrace their uniqueness and follow their own paths. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2019 by Lee & Low Books .

Nat Iwata is a video game artist who lives with his wife and three boys in Vancouver, WA.