{"product_id":"karate-kids-9781536214574","title":"Karate Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eGi? Ready  Belt? Ready  Let's go  It's karate time. \u003ci\u003eHAI-YAH \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin Maya and all her friends as they get together at the dojo for their Saturday karate class  There are moves to remember, blocks to practice, and punches to perfect. Maya is a white belt, which means she's still a beginner, but with focus, balance, and determination -- and a little help from her friends -- can she show Sensei what she's 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHolly Sterling \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's book author and illustrator whose titles include \u003ci\u003eHiccups!\u003c\/i\u003e; the 15 Things Not to Do with a . . . series, written by Margaret McAllister; and the Everybody Feels . . . series, written by Moira Butterfield. In addition to making books, Holly Sterling is also passionate about karate. She began competing at a young age and has won individual and team medals at both European and world levels. She is now retired from competitive karate but teaches at her own dojos in England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660127965458,"sku":"9781536214574","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c0663d5c-3f6d-44c5-9a83-18a0942ecd70.jpg?v=1733470650","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/karate-kids-9781536214574","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}