Lucas dreams of being a ninja… but can he master the moves and believe in himself? Lucas can’t wait to step into the dojo and begin his martial arts journey. He’s ready to follow in his dad’s footsteps and earn his first belt. But on his very first day, excitement turns to uncertainty. The moves seem tricky, and Lucas worries he might not measure up. With the help of a wise teacher, supportive classmates, and the four essential Ninja School Rules, Lucas discovers that the path to becoming a ninja isn’t just about skill—it’s about focus, respect, confidence, and kindness. Perfect for children who love martial arts, inspiring stories, and learning life lessons, this beautifully illustrated book is a black belt in fun and growth! Themes and Topics Educators and Parents Will Love: Building Confidence: Helps kids overcome self-doubt and believe in their abilities. - The Importance of Respect: Teaches respect for teachers, peers, and oneself. - Focus and Discipline: Highlights the value of listening and staying dedicated. - Kindness and Friendship: Encourages positive interactions and teamwork. - Setting and Achieving Goals: Shows the rewards of persistence and effort. Will Lucas find his inner strength and earn his first belt? Join him to see how he conquers the dojo—and his fears! Empower your little ninja with Ninja School Rules ! It’s the perfect book to inspire confidence and character in young readers. Click Buy Now and let the ninja journey begin! Reviewed By Bruce Arrington for Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ Ninja School Rules, by Kim Ann, is a 41-page-long children's picture book about Lucas and his new ninja school. Several other children his age also begin their first day in ninja class. But Lucas is especially nervous about, well, everything. He wants to succeed and be a great ninja like his father, but he's not certain he has the ability. Fortunately for him, Lucas has friends who help and support him during the lesson. Not every kid growing up has natural self-esteem, and some tend to be shy and afraid, for whatever reason. Stepping into a school such as this (a ninja school no less!) can be greatly stressful since it is likely way outside of their comfort zone. However, the lessons in this book show the positive ways in which words, spoken by the instructors and his peers, support his moving forward, despite whatever doubts Lucas has about himself. Lucas goes from being his own worst enemy to taking those important steps of confidence. The artwork is colorful and does a good job in supporting the story, and focusing on the matter at hand—building his confidence. This story is the first in a planned series of books, given the pictures of other characters at the end. I can envision other books providing important lessons like this one. Ninja School Rules by Kim Ann demonstrates that even things that are considered difficult can be learned and mastered, no matter the level of one's personal self-esteem. Highly recommended. Kim Ann is a bestselling author whose award-winning books help children develop a love of reading. Since 2019, she has published 16 picture books along with 10 other titles, including translations and affirmation books, selling more than 100,000+ books and e-books worldwide.   Her popular titles include Ruby the Rainbow Witch®, Goldy the Puppy®, and the Go On Vacation book series. She also has STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) titles, including Ten Little Sandpipers, the new title Ten Little Starfish, and Ninja School Rules.   Kim is known for taking her work on the road - engaging in numerous local events, visiting schools and libraries, and even national expos.   Always looking for new ways to market and grow her brand, Kim looks forward to continuing to bring tales of adventure to many more young readers.