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My Gran Does Karate

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This is a cute book with fun graphics. Don’t underestimate granny! This book just isn’t for me personally. I would like more focus on a story or more incorporation of early literacy tools. It just wasn’t my favorite, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be the book for you.

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This is a super cute book for the preschoolers in your life. It shows you just how cool your grandma is and how kids see the adults in their lives.

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“My Gran does Karate.” the narrator of this humorous picture book claims. He then goes on to describe just how active his grandmother is, often to the dismay of those around her. Gran is strong, active and limber, She kicks, chops and spins. This funny story challenges preconceptions of the elderly, portraying an active senior. The problem with Gran is that she doesn’t restrict her karate to the dojo. She does karate EVERYWHERE. Anna Demchenko’s brilliant art delights the reader with her depictions of the disarray that results.

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This book promotes an increased awareness and appreciation for grandparents and seniors, which is fantastic. Great art and a cute story.

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A lovely lighthearted story about a gran who loves karate. Although chaotic and destructive at times, you can't help but love to see the gran enjoy the not so conventional hobby for her age. A great story to show how even the elderly can kick butt too!

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This is a cute book about a tough grandma. My son thought the book was hilarious. I think young children with really like this Karate chopping grandma.

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My Gran Does Karate is a delightful book about an old granny who can kick some serious butt! She does karate everywhere she goes. She even teaches the old folks at the local retirement home how to bust out some moves!

This is a fun and entertaining way to show kids that older people can be, and often are, very active. Kids have the perception that old people (which is anyone over 20, in their little minds!) are frail and can't do much on their own, but this book will challenge that notion! Such a fun book. I want a gran like that! 😂😂😂😂

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC in exchange for my honest review on the book!

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Michel Deverall's My Gran Does Karate is a funny and entertaining story about a super strong granny who practices busting a move at all of the best places... at hip hop class, at a rock command even at a wedding. The illustrations are adorable and the message that even grandparents can be tough is an important and endearing one for children everywhere.

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