He yearns to earn his first belt. But can this boy learn the moves and believe in himself? Lucas can't wait to start martial arts classes. And he longs to be a skillful ninja, just like his dad. But the moment he steps through the door on his first day, all his excitement turns to doubt! Struggling to follow the teacher's instructions, he starts to worry all the other kids will succeed while he fails. But with cool friendships about to be made, Lucas learns the four rules that could help him break through his nerves... Can the determined young boy find his mojo in the dojo? Ninja School Rules is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that helps instill respect, focus, confidence, and kindness in youngsters. If you or your child like fun activities, learning to feel strong inside, and believing in what's possible, then you'll love Kim Ann's board-breaking tale of success . Buy Ninja School Rules to earn a black belt in belief today! Reviewed By Bruce Arrington for Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ Ninja School Rules, by Kim Ann, is a 41-page-long children's picture book about Lucas and his new ninja school. Several other children his age also begin their first day in ninja class. But Lucas is especially nervous about, well, everything. He wants to succeed and be a great ninja like his father, but he's not certain he has the ability. Fortunately for him, Lucas has friends who help and support him during the lesson. Not every kid growing up has natural self-esteem, and some tend to be shy and afraid, for whatever reason. Stepping into a school such as this (a ninja school no less!) can be greatly stressful since it is likely way outside of their comfort zone. However, the lessons in this book show the positive ways in which words, spoken by the instructors and his peers, support his moving forward, despite whatever doubts Lucas has about himself. Lucas goes from being his own worst enemy to taking those important steps of confidence. The artwork is colorful and does a good job in supporting the story, and focusing on the matter at hand—building his confidence. This story is the first in a planned series of books, given the pictures of other characters at the end. I can envision other books providing important lessons like this one. Ninja School Rules by Kim Ann demonstrates that even things that are considered difficult can be learned and mastered, no matter the level of one's personal self-esteem. Highly recommended. Kim Ann is a bestselling author whose award-winning books help children develop a love of reading. Since 2019, she has published 16 picture books along with 10 other titles, including translations and affirmation books, selling more than 100,000+ books and e-books worldwide. Her popular titles include Ruby the Rainbow Witch®, Goldy the Puppy®, and the Go On Vacation book series. She also has STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) titles, including Ten Little Sandpipers, the new title Ten Little Starfish, and Ninja School Rules. Kim is known for taking her work on the road - engaging in numerous local events, visiting schools and libraries, and even national expos. Always looking for new ways to market and grow her brand, Kim looks forward to continuing to bring tales of adventure to many more young readers. brightly illustrated positive message ninja story book about confidence
