CompleteMartialArts.com - Marina's Capoeira Countdown
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List Price: $16.95
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Manufacturer: Blue Thistle Press
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781424325757
ISBN: 1424325757
Label: Blue Thistle Press
Manufacturer: Blue Thistle Press
Number Of Pages: 30
Publication Date: 2006-12-25
Publisher: Blue Thistle Press
Studio: Blue Thistle Press
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Falling on her bum bum again, Marina Ligiera just can't do the parafuso, the coolest kick in all of Capoeira. She's ready to hang up her green belt and quit. At the suggestion of her pesky brother Mateo, she decides to practice until she falls ten times. Can she finally succeed and earn the coveted yellow belt? Capoeira is a wonderful mix of dance, music and martial arts that was born in the Afro-Brazilian communities of Brazil. Its popularity is growing throughout the world. To find out more about Capoeira, visit CapoeiraCountdown.com.
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Summary: An inspiring read for younger children!
Comment: This is a very useful introduction to the Portuguese culture and the sport of capoeira. It's a fun learn-to-read book, because it uses a mix of simple and more challenging words. It would be a great fit for any family or school library.
I completely identified with Marina's struggles, the temptation to give up and the great exhilaration that comes with hard-won success.
The illustrations also convey a sly humor that kids will appreciate.
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Summary: Inspiring story....
Comment: The book was fun, and our kids really liked it. We highly recommend it to parents of kids from 3 to 8. The lesson of not giving up, learning about other cultures and the colorful characters made it a joy to read. Capoeira is a beautiful and physical art form that more kids should learn about. The pictures were also a lot of fun, and we hope that there will be more books like this that we can find!
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Summary: Marina's Capoiera Countdown
Comment: My 4.5 year old son loves this book and I do too. He likes it because he likes the idea of dancing and the great illustrations. I like it because it teaches perserverance and having a good attitide, and becasue I don't mind reading it again and again. It's like a modern-day Little Engine That Could.
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Summary: Marina's Capoeira Countdown
Comment: An absolutely delightful book for children---my grandchildren adored it! A MUST buy for little ones. Hoping for a series of Marina books..........
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