The Can-Do Karate Kid : A Dojo Kun Character Book On Defeating Laziness And Procrastination - 9781733918817

Makoto, a karate kid, is well-acquainted with Laziness and Procrastination. These character traits are embodied as a blue slug monster and a green and blue snail that can change sizes. They are his constant companions and the slothful life with them is fine with Makoto. But then, on the way to his karate belt test, Makoto realizes that Laziness and Procrastination influenced him to leave his uniform top at home. He comes up with the great idea of borrowing a top, so he won't have to go back for it and miss his test. After finds out that he cannot join the test because he is late, his parents let him feel the repercussions of his slothful actions. They insist that they and he sit down to have a talk with the head karate instructor. Makoto realizes that Laziness and Procrastination are causing him problems in other areas of life like school. Not to mention he can't seem to get his parents off his back with their constant nagging. He learns that Laziness and Procrastination are his enemies. Can Makoto figure out how to use his karate school's Dojo Kun to fight Laziness and Procrastination? It holds such character traits as doing his best, perseverance, respect and self-discipline. It will not be easy for Makoto to do this, day in and day out, but if Makoto can get rid of his Laziness and Procrastination, he will be invited to test again, and maybe even become The Can-Do Karate Kid.

• | Author: Jenifer Tull-Gauger, Jenifer Tull-Gauger
• | Publisher: Youth Literary League
• | Publication Date: Nov 01, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 26 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1733918817
• | ISBN-13: 9781733918817