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Karate class begins, and the students come together to practise their blocks and stances. They wear coloured belts to show their ranks, and recite the training pact they have made with their master. They are reminded that karate is about self-esteem, respect for others and non-violent behaviour. The child-friendly rhyming text and dynamic, realistic illustrations have a dramatic impact as the techniques and philosophy of karate are celebrated in this powerful book.
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Wonderful Verse and Illustrations
13 Nov 2004
By J. Kraus
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Format:School & Library Binding
Karate Hour is a beautifully done book. It is done in verse, very cleverly, as the book goes through the karate class. The illustrations are breathtaking and look like photographs.. Although Karate Hour is in many respects, non fiction, it is also a work of art, where poetry and visual arts combine. Very well done.
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Amazing Illustrations
5 Mar 2006
By Bada
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Format:School & Library Binding
The illustrations in this book are incredible. They come at you from unusual and creative angles. They are so detailed and realistic you would almost swear they were photographs. They are primarily black, brown and white, with the only splashes of color coming from the karate student's belts. It surprising the illustrator did not win the Caldecott Medal for this book. Hopefully he'll do another book soon and get the deserved recognition.
The author does a nice job introducing the reader to the basic history and beliefs of karate in the note at the end of the book but her poetry in the main section is content free and requires some rather strained routes to close out her rhymes.
This book would be a great gift for any child under 10 just getting introduced to karate.
The author does a nice job introducing the reader to the basic history and beliefs of karate in the note at the end of the book but her poetry in the main section is content free and requires some rather strained routes to close out her rhymes.
This book would be a great gift for any child under 10 just getting introduced to karate.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Karate comes to life with lively text and stunning artwork
10 Mar 2008
By Sherry North
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Format:School & Library Binding
Karate Hour's powerful, rhythmic text captures the flow of karate, while the stunning illustrations make you feel like you're right there. My preschooler likes to follow along with the movements, even though he's not studying karate yet. This is one book you'll want to read again and again.
Review by Sherry North, Author, Because You Are My Baby
Review by Sherry North, Author, Because You Are My Baby
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