Karate Kid

Name: Karate Kid
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780762493432
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Rosanne Kurstedt

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Summary

Karate Kid by Rosanne Kurstedt is a delightful children's book that follows a young kangaroo's journey in learning karate. The story introduces kids to the basics of this martial art through vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging text, fostering themes of discipline and perseverance. Perfect for budding martial artists, the book encourages children to embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring themes of perseverance and confidence through the exciting world of martial arts. It's perfect for young readers who love engaging stories with lively illustrations and empowering messages about overcoming challenges and developing a strong self-belief.

Karate Kid

Learn the Basics of Karate with a Focused and Determined Little Goat

Description

A goat kid loves to do karate! And he is sure to inspire young kids to try karate as well.

Follow Goat as he goes through the major stances and karate moves, teaching readers to channel focus and strength through each pose. Karate Kid's simple, measured, and meditative text is complemented by playful yet instructive illustrations by Mark Chambers to teach youngsters how to get involved in karate—and to have fun while doing so, too.

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Karate Kid by Rosanne Kurstedt is praised for its engaging and accurate portrayal of karate, effectively introducing children to the mental aspects of the sport. The book's solid colour backgrounds help maintain focus while the smoothly integrated text contributes to an informative and entertaining reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762493432

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: 18 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mark Chambers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rosanne Kurstedt

About the Author

Rosanne L. Kurstedt has been an educator for over twenty years, supporting learners of all ages. She is the author of several books and professional development guides for teachers, including Teaching Writing with Picture Books as Models and most recently a series entitled 100+ Growth Mindset Comments. Rosanne is the founder of The Author Experience, a nonprofit organization that partners with schools to build and sustain a culture of literacy-one that inspires a lifelong love and connection to the written word. Rosanne loves picture books and anything kid lit so she volunteers as the Assistant Regional Advisor for the New Jersey chapter of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. She is a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do and lives in New Jersey with her family, including their dog Dorothy (who looks just like Toto).

Mark Chambers is an author and illustrator of children's picture books and young fiction. He studied Illustration at the University of London. In 2017, he was shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards, and in 2013 for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Since then Mark has illustrated a wealth of picture books and young fiction. In 2013, he won the Sheffield Children's Picture Book Award and was also highly commended in the young fiction category. Mark currently lives and works in France.