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Ninja School Rules: Self-confidence and believing in yourself.

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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!

39 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 18, 2021

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About the author

Kim Ann

35 books107 followers
Kim Ann is an award-winning children’s author based in Southern California. All her life, Kim dreamed of writing fun, imaginative, and colorful books that would help young readers learn to use their imaginations and develop a love of stories. This dream came true! Kim has published many best-selling children’s books, including the popular Ruby the Rainbow Witch and Goldy the Puppy series. Kim recently decided to share her love of daily affirmations by co-authoring a new Quick Affirmation book and card series. She is always working on her next story and looks forward to sharing many more books with her readers. When Kim isn’t working on her publishing career, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their dogs.

Kim Ann is the author of:

• The Ruby the Rainbow Witch series:
o Ruby the Rainbow Witch: A Picture-Perfect Rainbow Day
o Ruby the Rainbow Witch: The Lost Swirly-Whirly Wand
o Ruby the Rainbow Witch: Meet the Amber Fairies

• The Go On Vacation series:
o Where Do Elves Go on Vacation?
o Where Does Santa Go on Vacation?
o Where Do Unicorns Go on Vacation?
o Where Do Dinosaurs Go on Vacation?
o Where Do Mermaids Go on Vacation?

• The Goldy the Puppy series:
o Goldy the Puppy and the Missing Socks
o Goldy the Puppy Goes to Puppy School
o Goldy the Puppy and the Birthday Spa Day

• Other books:
o Ten Little Sandpipers: A Counting Book
o Ninja School Rules
o Quick Affirmations for Super Busy Women
o Quick Affirmations for Super Busy Men

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Author 8 books14 followers
September 3, 2021
Start With Respect

The four basic ninja rules jump-start the new students in becoming successful ninjas. Character building and kindness are beautifully woven into this fun story. A great tool to inspire any child.
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522 reviews7 followers
September 1, 2021
Great read

This book is super inspiring for young ninjas in training. It teaches about the rules of being a good ninja which can translate to other lessons and passions in life. It also teaches about respect, which is really lacking in a lot of school's curriculum these days. This is a great book to teach kids about how to succeed.
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Author 21 books187 followers
March 1, 2025
Sophie and Lucas are attending their first class of ninja training. They are both nervous and excited.

The instructors enter the room and assign a series of simple tasks that focus on the first four rules of ninja training. They are respect, focus, self-confidence, and showing kindness.

This book is an excellent choice for children interested in martial arts training. It presents them with the principles upon which the skills are based. In addition, it teaches basic social emotional skills necessary for elementary school readers to learn before moving on to the challenges of peer pressure in middle school.

Highly recommended as an introduction to martial arts training for children, and for adults who may be interested in learning more about it.
148 reviews10 followers
September 2, 2021
Wow

This was a really fun book to read with the grandkids.
A book about confidence, kindness, respect and focus.
My granddaughters we’re busy figuring out the color of the ninja uniform they would like to wear. They were happy to see the Coco had a pink one at the end of the book.
The grandsons wanted to go out in the garage and find some boards so they could break boards like they did in the book.
All in all though everyone enjoyed the entire book, you just wanted to take Lucas under your wing and help him along in his journey.
We all enjoyed and recommend this book.
Author 15 books3 followers
January 30, 2022
A great read with multiple lessons

This is a great book to read. It had multiple lessons that are important for all kids (and even adults.) Lucas is starting his first day of ninja school and he is worried and nervous. He wants to do well but doesn’t know if he will. Soon, his instructors will teach him and his friends four important lessons.

This story had a great flow from beginning to end. I liked the use of ninja school to teach these lessons. The illustrations are bright and color and support the story well. Must read!
Author 2 books2 followers
September 28, 2021
Loved it!

What I really loved about this book was that it was different to any of the books we have. I have a son who is quite reserved, just like Lucas, so this really resonated with me. It gave me a really great opportunity to teach him that we all sometimes can feel nervous or a bit afraid, but putting ourselves out there can feel really good. This book has lots of little lessons too, like learning respect and supporting our friends. Another great book by Kim!
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40 reviews5 followers
August 18, 2021
Great lessons taught in a fun way

Being an adult who had trouble learning focus and ultimately breaking a board with my hand, I applaud this author for teaching youngsters these valuable life lessons at their young age! Done with such kind characters and patient teachers, this is a fun yet educational read. Bravo!
125 reviews3 followers
February 3, 2023
great lessons for little ninjas

This book has incredibly important message for young kids. Being respectful, focused, confident and kind is a universal formula of success in life. My 5 year old son was very excited to read this story. I definitely recommend this book for kids who strive to be their best.
8 reviews
August 24, 2021
Any child interested in the Ninja world will love this book.
I love how it tells a story but teaches kids about focus/confidence and believing in ones self. The illustrations are great and totally relatable to kids. My son loved it!
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Author 27 books9 followers
August 25, 2021
Who doesn’t love ninjas?!

This book uses some of the disciplines of being a ninja (respect, focus, confidence and kindness) and shares examples of how they can be applied to every day life.
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145 reviews3 followers
October 21, 2021
Ninja Rules, Rule!

What a fantastic story about believing in oneself and others! My son really liked this story - he loves ninjas and immediately identified with Lucas since he is also shy and takes karate to help build his muscle strength and balance as part of his therapy.
9 reviews
February 2, 2022
Great lessons!

Read this to our older son and he said he thinks he can break a board now too! He loved the book and I loved that his confidence grew as we read. He struggles with being brave so this was a perfect read. Plus his little brothers name was one of the characters too!
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943 reviews12 followers
June 24, 2023
When Lucas starts ninja training with his friends he worries that he won't do well. Can he learn the rules of ninja school?

This was a nice story with a strong message and is one I think a lot of readers will enjoy.
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381 reviews20 followers
August 1, 2023
Ninja School Rules is an excellent book written by Kim Ann an illustrated by Neil’s Shojaie. It has so many great lessons for children regarding listening, focusing, positive self talk, and working together. I highly recommend Ninja School Rules.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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261 reviews7 followers
March 29, 2024
Fun and Inspiring Book

This book was great and teaches children a lot! It teaches them how to be a ninja, but also just life lessons to take with them everywhere they go! Great book and message :)
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2,304 reviews26 followers
August 30, 2021
Ninja School Rules

Even though this book says it’s for Ninja School, it’s a great book for all students to learn! Great rules to teach children!
12 reviews
September 16, 2021
important lessons

What a refreshing concept. Introducing important lessons through being a ninja. Kim hit the mark once again! The illustrations are great as well!
Author 3 books
January 21, 2022
Good lessons to learn

Being kind and respectful are always good traits to learn and this book helps to instill these valuable character traits.
2 reviews
July 17, 2022
confidence builder7

Held my granddaughter’s interest while teaching a lesson that toddlers could understand. She loved the story and the characters. I enjoyed her questions.
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Author 8 books13 followers
July 20, 2023
Time for class!

When a new ninja goes to his first class, he’s nervous. But he finds that following the rules is easy, as long as you believe in yourself.
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2,069 reviews16 followers
June 6, 2023
Colorful with lessons of respect and discipline for all. We can accomplish anything when we believe in ourselves.
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