“[This] Christmas story will appeal to kids interested in ninjas and samurais and, of course, to any kids who like an epic snowball fight.”

– Kirkus Reviews

"A super fun holiday read-aloud that should delight little ninjas everywhere."

– School Library Journal

"[A] frenzied, fun, and nontraditional Christmas tale. It’s an impressively disciplined debut for Pingk and, just as important, a blast to read."

– Publishers Weekly [STARRED REVIEW]

"[M]ajor points to Pingk for his digital art, with its simple, bold limited palette and seamlessly integrated red or white lettering that can render any scene ‘EPIC!!!'"

– Horn Book

"Rubin Pingk's dynamic, stylish red, gray and black artwork captures this clever story of over-hasty action and happy endings, making for a "Very Ninja Christmas" indeed."

– Shelf-Awareness Pro