{"product_id":"julie-black-belt-the-kung-fu-chronicles-9781597020091","title":"Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e Can Julie learn kung fu and get her black belt? Real kid power is more inspirational than \u003ci\u003eKung Fu Panda\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eThe Karate Kid\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Julie takes a kung fu class, she thinks getting a black belt will be easy. But her bold teacher says guess again! Since practice takes patience, Julie wonders, what would her movie idol Brandy Wu do? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Can Julie take her lessons to heart, and exercise both her mind and body? Then will she develop the self-confidence and discipline necessary to take the Yellow belt test and show her brother, parents, and heroine the true \"spirit\" of this sport?  \u003cp\u003e Children and parents identify with Julie's attitude and journey. She is a modern, refreshing character who leads a diverse class and displays authentic girl power. This is an engaging introduction of martial arts to young children who enroll in after school programs. Inspired by a real girl in a taekwondo class, this story's lessons are applicable to any martial art, such as karate, ju-jitsu, aikido, judo, and wrestling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Like real youngsters, Julie learns by doing. Teachers appreciate how the story promotes respect, conflict resolution, and self-defense, which in turn improves focus and concentration. Training builds confidence and social skills and improves physical fitness (coordination, balance, posture). Artist Charlene Chua's vibrant illustrations capture Julie's high-flying action and her evolving commitment with dynamic energy. The adventures continue in \u003ci\u003eJulie Black Belt: The Belt of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Practice makes perfect. That's what Julie learns in her beginning kung fu class along with lessons about dedication and determination. (She thinks getting a black belt will be a snap.)...a high-action story that encourages deep reflection despite the action movie look.\"\u003cbr\u003e - \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOliver Chin has written \u003ci\u003eThe Tales from the Chinese Zodiac\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eBaltazar and the Flying Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWelcome to Monster Isle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTimmy and Tammy's Train of Thought\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of WonderBaby\u003c\/i\u003e. He is writing \u003ci\u003eJulie Black Belt's\u003c\/i\u003e sequel and lives in San Francisco, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharlene Chua was born in Singapore and raised on a diet of American cartoons and music in the midst of a booming Asian city. She now is an award-winning illustrator living with her husband and cats in Toronto, Canada, and illustrating \u003ci\u003eJulie Black Belt's\u003c\/i\u003e sequel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Immedium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505375154450,"sku":"9781597020091","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3b5eec9d-01d9-4fa3-9cc7-a133a9f7eb1e.jpg?v=1730838970","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/julie-black-belt-the-kung-fu-chronicles-9781597020091","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}