“The exuberant digital illustrations show Julie s journey from enthusiastic beginner to struggling novice to poised and confident student who earns her yellow belt...youngsters interested in the sport will be thrilled to follow Julie s adventures. Other readers may also learn something from Julie s determination to meet her goals. —School Library Journal“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. —San Francisco Chronicle“Here s another book that is perfect if you want to get younger children into comics.
