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Let's Go to Taekwondo! by Aram Kim

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Let's Go to Taekwondo!

A Story About Persistence, Bravery, and Breaking Boards

Aram Kim

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · April 5, 2022

Reading lane: Martial Arts

Yoomi wants a yellow belt.

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Who It's For

For readers interested in taekwondo and Korean vocabularyFor readers drawn to stories of overcoming fears with family support

Book Details

Authors
Aram Kim
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
April 5, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Martial Arts · US: Asian American Stories
Reading lane
Martial Arts

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Publisher Categories

  • US: Asian American Stories

  • Martial Arts

  • Big Feelings

About This Book

Yoomi wants a yellow belt. But she's afraid to break the board. Grandma to the rescue! Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too. But Yoomi and Grandma encourage and inspire each other. Yoomi discovers how, with persistence, focus, deep breathing, and above all, a loving Grandma, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. This c...

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Yoomi wants a yellow belt. But she's afraid to break the board. Grandma to the rescue! Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too. But Yoomi and Grandma encourage and inspire each other. Yoomi discovers how, with persistence, focus, deep breathing, and above all, a loving Grandma, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. This companion to No Kimchi for Me emphasizes self-confidence, determination, and the value of family. Backmatter about taekwondo, including some Korean vocabulary, is included. A Junior Library Guild Selection

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