Gi? Ready! Belt? Ready! Lets go! Its karate time. HAI-YAH!Join Maya and all her friends as they get together at the dojo for their Saturday karate class! There are moves to remember, blocks to practise, and punches to perfect! Maya is a white belt, which means shes still a beginner, but with focus, balance and determination and a little helping hand from her friends can she show Sensei what shes got? Written and illustrated by Holly Sterling, a karate champion and teacher, this is a joyful and uplifting celebration of the sport, and a must-have primer for any child hoping to be a karate kid one day, too!

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 32 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 2020 by Walker Books Ltd .

Holly Sterling graduated from the University of Sunderland with a first class honours degree in Illustration and Design in 2009. She worked at a design company in the North East of England and is currently studying for a Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. Illustration Awards: 1st Prize - Seven Stories Illustration for Poetry Competition, 2009; Academy Prize Winner - University of Sunderland, 2009