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Catkwondo
Kitten wants to a break a board, and she wants to do it now. But Tae Kwon Do is not easy. Kitten must focus. She must practice. And above all, she must be patient. Will Kitten's determination and dedication pay off when it's finally time to break a board? Author Lisl Detlefsen delivers a turbo-charged story filled with action, fun, and encouragement. Korean phrases are intermixed throughout Catkwondo, and the Tae Kwon Do Oath and a Tae Kwon Do glossary complete this energetic picture book.
Book Details
- Publisher: Capstone Editions
- Publish Date: Sep 1st, 2020
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 10.20in - 8.20in - 0.50in - 0.65lb
- EAN: 9781684461004
- Recommended age: 05-07
- Categories: • Animals - Cats• Sports & Recreation - Martial Arts• Social Themes - Friendship
About the Author
Detlefsen, Lisl H.: - Lisl H. Detlefsen is the author of a growing number of picture books. Her first, Time for Cranberries (Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press, illustrated by Jed Henry) was a Junior Library Guild selection, a 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (K-2), and the 2017 Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year. If You Had a Jetpack (Penguin Random House/Knopf, illustrated by Linzie Hunter) was featured on the Spring 2018 Kids' Indie Next List. Lisl lives on a family-owned cranberry marsh near Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, with her husband and two sons.
Praise for this book
Kitten is eager to begin her taekwondo classes and learn how to break wooden boards, but Master Cat instructs her that taekwondo requires patience, dedication, and lots of practice. Kitten's journey from white to orange belt requires learning these skills as much as learning how to kick and punch, but with Master Cat and her fellow students cheering her on, she succeeds in breaking her first board and earning her belt. While this is mostly a process description without much story, Detlefsen's tale of learning a new skill is as applicable to human kids as it is to kittens, and audiences will especially enjoy the lively sound effects. The digital art is cartoonishly flat, with faces largely similar from scene to scene; however, the huge-eyed kittens have appeal, and there's plenty of sparring action. Korean terms are used throughout the book and a glossary is included for reference. Detlefsen also includes the taekwondo oath and the five tenets of taekwondo, which also work as positive suggestions for life in general. Despite its weaknesses, this sweet story may inspire interest in martial arts while encouraging persistence in all new activities.--KP "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
A kitten claws her way to success in catkwondo. "Observe the new student. She is eager. She is energetic." She is also a gray, green-eyed kitten excited to break boards. Her sabeomnim, an elderly orange cat, gently guides her to take "One step at a time. In taekwondo, you must prepare both body and mind." Despite the kitty's excited first kicks and punches, she is unbalanced and lands on her bum with a "kerplunk!" Perfection does not come right away. Through practice at both the dojo and home, the kitten's skills grow as she learns the patterns of movement and techniques. Her fellow furry felines of all stripes and colors also aid her in her journey, eventually helping to her earn a yellow belt and to pounce on her initial goal of breaking a board in half. Korean and taekwondo terms are seamlessly incorporated in the narrative, which is followed by a glossary. The terse sentences are often punctuated with bright onomatopoeia in display type, accompanied by action-packed images. Hunting draws each cat with oversized round heads and huge, circular eyes against a backdrop of bright, contrasting colors, giving the book an energetic tone. In addition to the comic portrayal of cats, the plot lays bare the tenacity and hard work required to achieve a goal. A lighthearted introduction to the Korean martial art--this lively kitty entertains. (glossary) (Picture book 4-7)-- "Kirkus Reviews"