My Gran Does Karate

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

“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.

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.

My Gran Does Karate is a comical, entertaining book.
Gran shows everyone she may be old but she is a force to be reckoned with. She does karate everywhere; in the supermarket, on the beach, at a wedding and even teaches at the nursing home.
The illustrations add to the comedic tale. They are bright and colourful and really help bring the story to life.
The book is short, which is perfect for preschoolers. I would recommend this book for children aged 3-6.

My 3 year old thoroughly enjoyed the book and giggled the whole way through. She enjoyed demonstrating Gran's "block and chop" and "kick and spin" moves.

A fun, light hearted book for little ones!

This granny knows how to kick butt! With a chop and a "hii-yah!" she can tackle anything. Kids would enjoy being able to repeat the phrases and work out the motions in the book.

This was absolutely adorable! My 3 year old loved it and wanted me to read it again and again. This shows a very active Grandma living her best life and still making time for her grands. The illustrations were on point and the end left it open for another grandma adventure.

Completely daft and also rather brilliant with it, this shows a kid in awe of his admittedly awesome granny, who is an ace at karate. She practises it all hours – leaving grandad asleep in his bubble-wrap armour – and it's not the only thing she does that is unexpected, for she clearly breakdances and likes to rock out with the best of 'em. All this comes across through superlative artwork, and all told the plot might be a little weak, and the final punchline perhaps the poorest element, but this is a joyous celebration of the elderly. I can't see this being the bearer of a truth many readers will have in common with it, but they will find it great fun to look at, even if only once. Windmill do like to find great picture books from around the world and give them a reprint, and they've served us really well here – four and a bit shuriken.

My Gran Does Karate is FULL of gorgeous illustrations!!! That’s what captured my attention when I first began this book. Gran is a character for sure and she’s just a whole ball of fire. This is an adorable humorous children’s book that I am excited to share with my Grandmuffin!! This honest review is offered in exchange for a digital copy from Netgalley.

Imagine little giggles and small martial arts moves to copy Gran within the pages. That was the reaction of my two boys. The words have a smooth cadence, and the storyline is light-hearted, with a good dose of competition. The bright and colorful illustrations make the book stand out, especially of the adorable grandparents.
Definitely be ready for action-style moves and smiles when reading this book. I highly recommend it to any age, especially Grandmas.

(ARC sponsored through Net Galley for an honest review)

My Gran Does Karate is a hilarious book about a young at heart karate-chopping grandma. Gran shows young readers that age is simply a number. She proves that if there is something you love doing, age should never be an obstacle. It is quirky and imaginative, and the illustrations are equally as playful and enjoyable. My Gran Does Karate is an entertaining and funny book that young readers will truly get a kick out of!

Oh wow, how I loved this book. I have a son and grandson in karate. I have to get this book for a Christmas gift. I loved the story, I loved the illustrations and I loved this grandma. Awesome book!

This is a cute children’s book about a granny that does Karate. The illustrations in this book are well done and cure. This shows that sometimes are grandparents can do more then we think we can. This book would make a great book for children that are just starting to read. I think they will enjoy it and it’s funny

A fun and entertaining read about a grandmother who loves to do karate and causes destruction wherever she goes. Children will love the Hiii !!! Yah!!!

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This is a delightful book about a grandmother who not only knows karate, but loves to use it everywhere - from the beach to the supermarket! She even teaches other elderly people how to do it.

The story delivers the important message to young children that older people can not only be fun, they can also be fit - and willing to try new things and enjoy new experiences.

The illustrations are terrific, and kids will most likely enjoy all the opportunities to kick, deliver karate chops and leap around in all directions as Gran does!

So what will Gran try next? Read the book, and you'll find out.

I think this story might be a portrayal of how gen-z gonna age soon. Haha.

So,this story is about a grandma who's devoted to her hobby: karate!

It is funny tho, reading all the things gran did with her karate, and i like the simple yet witty writing style, makes it funner to read.

Dear author,
Can we have another story about gran?

Thank you netgalley for the hi-yahhh! Advanced readers copy.

🥋 This book is so cute! Who wouldn’t enjoy seeing a Grandma karate chopping her way through life?

🥋The story is quite funny because the old Granny does leave a path of destruction in her wake sometimes!! In some scenes she is chopping through other older people and walkers and canes are flying!

🥋 The message here is that the older generation can be just as active as younger people! This book challenges the preconceived notions some children may have about “old people” and I’m loving it!

🥋 This would be a great book for grandmas and grandchildren to read together – especially if any of them know karate! Hiii-yah!

Thank you @NetGalley and Rosen Publishing Group for an eARC of this book, which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This is a hoot! This is one of the funniest, cutest picture books I’ve read in a really long time. I loved it and had a great time! The illustrations are beautiful. I loved this style of artwork. The illustrations also helped to tell the story and gave it more humor. It’s too adorable!

I loved seeing how this elderly woman wasn’t held back by her age. She shows everyone that getting old doesn’t mean your life is over and can’t be exciting anymore. I love breaking the stereotype of weak, feeble senior citizens in this story. I also appreciated how the grandmother gave back to the retirement home by teaching her peers karate and getting them active again. This is definitely a great message of never letting anything hold you back, not even age. Highly recommend - even to adults!!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. These are my own thoughts and opinions.

Ha ha ha. This one was a trip. The story was cute and kept our interest. We also loved the illustrations.

This was HILARIOUS! My son loved the illustrations and talking about each page. We both agreed this grandma was pretty cool and hip! The ending was surprising! Such an enjoyable, quirky book to read! Even your early readers can read it themselves! Loved it!

I received this book from NetGalley to read and review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book with my son.

This is a cute and funny book with great illustrations. The book doesn't have a lot of substance and doesn't have a teaching message at all, but it is entertaining and very silly.

We are huge karate fans in our house. This book was insanely well written and the graphics were so well done. Kudos to the artist. My son absolutely enjoyed this book and I think any household would benefit from having this hysterical children’s book.

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This Granny is living her best life. It was a fun book to read and keeps you smiling. Great for beginner readers.