Unstoppable Sammy
Unstoppable Sammy
A rhyming children's book by Master Alley
Ages 3–10Hardcover · eBook · AudiobookConfidence & growth mindset
Unstoppable Sammy is a picture book about a kid who learns that hard work, practice and a YES I CAN! attitude make the impossible possible. Written by martial arts instructor Master Alley after 30 years of teaching kids, it gives children a simple message they can carry into school, sports and life: dream big, work hard, never give up.
Fair warning: it's a terrible bedtime story. Kids tend to finish it ready to take on the world.
What kids learn from Sammy
"YES I CAN!"
Confidence starts with what you tell yourself. Sammy's motto becomes your child's motto.
The power of "YET"
"I can't do it" turns into "I can't do it yet." Mistakes are part of getting better.
Practice pays off
Big goals happen one step at a time, through effort, not luck.
Perfect for young readers, martial arts students, young athletes, classrooms, and families who want to build confidence and resilience at home.
About the author, Master Alley
Master Alley (Don Alley) has spent more than 30 years teaching martial arts to children at Super Kicks Karate in Ashburn, Virginia. He has watched thousands of kids do things they once believed were impossible: nervous kids becoming confident, shy kids becoming leaders.
Unstoppable Sammy was inspired by those children. The story first showed up in his journal on Christmas Eve 2021. He shares the whole journey, setbacks included, in the blog series The Making of Unstoppable Sammy.
Master Alley also hosts The Master Alley Show on YouTube and brings Sammy's message to schools through the School Impact Experience.
More than a book
Unstoppable Sammy FAQ
Who wrote Unstoppable Sammy?
Unstoppable Sammy was written by Don Alley, known to kids as Master Alley, a martial arts instructor who has spent over 30 years teaching children at Super Kicks Karate in Ashburn, Virginia. It is published by Parther Publishing.
What age is Unstoppable Sammy for?
The book is written for children ages 3 to 10. It works as a read-aloud for younger kids and a confidence-building read for early elementary students.
What is Unstoppable Sammy about?
Sammy wants to do something that feels impossible. Through practice, hard work and a "YES I CAN!" attitude, Sammy learns that you are never stuck. You just haven't done it YET. The rhyming story teaches kids to dream big, work hard and never give up.
Is Unstoppable Sammy a karate book?
Sammy's story comes from the martial arts world, and the author is a karate instructor, but the message is for every child: athletes, students, and anyone facing something hard.
Where can I buy Unstoppable Sammy?
The hardcover is available at superkicks.shop. Every book comes with access to the Unstoppable Sammy Family Portal, where families can read the book online, listen to Master Alley read it, and print coloring pages and activities.
Can I donate copies of Unstoppable Sammy to a school?
Yes. Through the Sponsor a Copy program, sponsored books go to students during school visits and book drives, each with a personalized label inside honoring the sponsor.
Does Master Alley visit schools?
Yes. The Master Alley School Impact Experience brings Master Alley and the message of Unstoppable Sammy to elementary schools.
Ready to raise an unstoppable kid?
Published by Parther Publishing.